Chinedum Treasure
A duplex building and a shuttle bus have been gutted by fire at Mopol Base junction, along old Amansea-Awka road, Anambra State.
The incident which occured around 6.30am on Saturday affected a boys’ quarters apartment of the duplex with the bus parked within the compound.
Although no life was lost in the incident, but the roofing materials, household furniture, sections of the walls and other structural components of the premises were gutted by the fire.
Confirming the incident, State Fire Chief, Engr. Chiketa Chukwudi attributed the cause of the fire to power surge.
He however said the inferno was successfully contained and extinguished before it could spread further following timely intervention of the firefighters.
He said, “Anambra State Fire Service has successfully contained a fire outbreak at Mopol Base Junction, along Old Amansea-Awka Road.
“The emergency call was received at about 1830 hours of Saturday, September 5, 2026, reporting a fire outbreak at the location.
“Immediately, the Fire Service swiftly mobilised its personnel and fire-fighting equipment to the scene.
“On arrival, the firefighters commenced aggressive containment and extinguishing operations to bring the fire under control and prevent it from spreading to adjoining properties.”
“The fire involved a duplex building containing a boys’ quarters apartment, with a shuttle bus parked within the compound.
“Through the timely intervention of the firefighters, the fire was successfully contained and extinguished before it could spread further.
“However, the incident affected the roofing materials, household furniture, the shuttle bus, sections of the walls and other structural components of the premises.
“Preliminary investigation indicates that the fire was caused by a power surge. Fortunately, no life was lost and no injury was recorded.
“After successfully bringing the fire under control and ensuring that the scene was safe, Fire Service personnel secured the area before withdrawing at about 1930 hours of the same day.
“The incident once again highlights the importance of prompt emergency response in preventing fire outbreaks from escalating and causing greater damage to lives and property.
“Make that call in time, and get swiftiest response of the Fire Service.”
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