Fire Razes Soap Factory In Anambra

A fire breakout at a soap factory and plastic waste dump site on Amanato Street in Ugwagba Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State has reportedly damaged several buildings.

CityMirrorNews learnt that the fire started around 1 a.m. on Saturday before state firemen arrived at the scene of the incident.

An eyewitness who spoke with newsmen disclosed that the fire began in one corner of the building, leading firefighters to respond immediately.

Despite property damage, the state fire service was able to control the fire and keep it from spreading to other structures.

Chukwudi Chiketa, the State Fire Service Chief, confirmed the event to Newman, saying firefighters were called to the area around 1:40 a.m. on Saturday to combat the fire.

He said, “The Anambra State Fire Service received a distress call at 01:40 hours of today, Saturday, June 8, 2024, of a fire outbreak in mini soap factory and plastic waste dumping ground at Amanato Street, Ugwagba Obosi, in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State.

“The firefighters and a fire truck were deployed immediately to the scene of the incident. They fought and contained the fire and prevented it from affecting a very closed-by four-storey building.

“The cause of the fire is still unknown. Also, no life was lost. The firemen departed the scene of a fire at 03:40 hours of today. Fire kills but it can be prevented.”