Onitsha Fire Outbreak: many properties destroy

IN a bid to avert the ugly incident of what happened recently
 in Onitsha, Anambra State, as a result of the fire outbreak from a fuel station, which affected some buildings, vehicles and other properties worth millions of naira, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State yesterday paid an unscheduled 
visit to the state’s fire service at Otigba junction, Enugu, to ascertain its level of preparedness and efficiency in the 
event of any inferno or similar occurrence in the state.

Gov. Ugwuanyi arrived the state headquarters of the service
 at about 11am and was received by the state’s Divisional
 Fire Officer, Mr. Ambrose Okwor who took him round the premises for assessment of the fire-fighting equipment and other facilities.

The governor noted that the unscheduled visit became
imperative in view of the need to ensure that the service
 was prepared, efficient and well equipped for any kind of
intervention whenever the need arises.

After a thorough inspection, Gov. Ugwuanyi made 
available some funds to the service to ensure that there 
is sufficient water supply in all the trucks stationed at 
the premises,  saying that “we are here to make sure that everything is perfectly in order in line with our responsibility
 to protect the lives and property of the citizenry”.

Responding, Mr. Okwor who expressed surprise along with
other staff on duty, thanked the governor for always thinking
ahead for the well-being of the people of the state, which he
said necessitated the prompt visit. He also appreciated the
governor for the contributions he made in support of the
service and assured him that the body is ready in case of 
any emergency in the state.

It would be recalled that a fire outbreak recently occurred 
at DMGS roundabout, Onitsha, Anambra State and razed a filling station, 10 vehicles, 13 buildings and other property worth millions of naira. The fire was said to have been 
caused by a petrol tanker loaded with fuel.