By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

The Anambra State Fire Service over the weekend prevented a six-bedroom bungalow at Ezinato Street, Ifite Village, Awka, Anambra State, from being razed to the ground.

According to the Media and Publicity Unit of the Fire Service Unit, the distress call was received at exactly 4:46 p.m. on Saturday, prompting the immediate deployment of a crew of firefighters and firefighting equipment to the scene.

Information has it that upon arrival, the operatives battled and successfully contained the raging flames, preventing further destruction and possible spread to nearby buildings.

Though no lives were lost in the inferno, preliminary findings revealed that the fire was caused by a power surge, reports have it that several properties in the building were affected before the fire was brought under control.

It was learnt that the firefighting crew left the scene at about 5:50 p.m. after containing the situation.

A statement by the state Fire Service reiterated its safety advisory to the public, even as it urged residents to remain vigilant and adopt preventive measures to reduce fire risks, including regularly inspecting electrical connections, switching off appliances and sockets when not in use, and avoiding overloading outlets.

It added: ?Fire kills but we can prevent it.?

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