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By PAMELA EBOH, Awka
An early morning inferno at a mechanic workshop in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, has destroyed property worth millions of naira, including vehicles.
The cause of the inferno which started at about 1:21 a.m. was not ascertained as at the time of filing this report.
Confirming the incident, the Fire Chief in the state, Engr. Martin Agbili, said no life was lost in the inferno.
He said: “At about 0121 hours (1.21am), we received a distress call of fire outbreak at a mechanic workshop at NO. 16 Udegboka Street, off Ourline, Nkpor.
“Immediately, our three fire-fighting trucks and firefighters were deployed to the fire scene.
“Although, some cars were affected during the fire incident but properties worth millions of naira were saved. There was no loss of life.
“The cause of the fire outbreak was unknown.
“The fire has been completely extinguished and our fire trucks and firefighters have left the fire scene at about 0255 hours (2.55am).”
