Anambra Fire Service Extinguishes Blaze in Awka Bungalow

A fire incident occurred on Sunday at a bungalow located in Okenwa Housing Estate, behind Tourist Gardens Hotels, near the Anambra State Government House in Awka. The fire destroyed property and household appliances, but fortunately, no casualties were reported.

Preliminary observations by the Anambra State Fire Service suggested that the fire might have been caused by a spark from an electrical circuit, although this was not yet confirmed. The fire service received a distress call at approximately 9:40 am and dispatched firefighters to the scene, who successfully extinguished the fire and prevented it from spreading to adjacent properties.

The firefighting operation concluded with personnel withdrawing from the scene at approximately 12:40 pm. The fire service urged residents to ensure proper electrical installations and to report fire emergencies promptly to minimize damage.