Fire razes another foam industry in Anambra

• Published date: 24 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

Afoam industry in Nodu market, Okpuno in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State was on Monday evening gutted by fire, destroying multi-million goods.

A branch of the industry in Obosi had also been razed on Christmas Eve of last year.The cause of the fire incident, which broke out at about 5:39 pm was yet to be ascertained.

The Nation gathered that the fire emanated from a corner of the factory and spread due to combustible nature of materials at the factory.

The incident reportedly caused panic around the area because of several gas refilling shops surrounding the vicinity.

State fire Chief, Engr. Martin Agbili while confirming the incident, said his men responded swiftly they were alerted.

He said: 'At about 1739hrs (5.39pm) of 23-01-2023, we received a distress call of a fire outbreak at Mata Foam Depot, Nodu Okpuno.

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