…switch off all electrical and electronic appliances when not in use – Agbili urges traders
Fire outbreak has gutted the popular and ever-busy Ezenwa Plaza in Eke Awka Market, Anambra State.
According to an eyewitness, the fire which started in one of the mobile phone shops in the plaza, was initiated by electrical sparks from the shop.
“The fire could not cause much damage in the plaza, as the passers-by who noticed the smoke and flames oozing out from the shop immediately alerted the officials of the State Fire Service, who promptly stormed the scene and fought the fire to a stop. Passers-by had earlier made some significant effort towards preventing the escalation of the fire before the arrival of the firefighters.
Confirming the incident to ANN, Anambra State Fire Service Chief, Engr. Martin Agbili said the State Fire Service received a distress call about the fire at about 7.28pm, and immediately mobilised to the place. He said the incident happened on the second floor of the plaza.
“Immediately, we deployed our fire truck and brave firefighters to the scene of the fire. We were able to control and fight the fire to standstill. The fire outbreak was caused by suspected power surge. It was only the shop where the fire emanated from that was badly burnt, because of combustible nature of phones, phone batteries and phone accessories sold there.
“The fire also affected some of the roofing sheets of that building. We are extending our gratitude to those who called us in time and those who helped in combating the fire.”
“Traders should always switch off all electrical and electronic appliances when not in use, to avoid power surge.
