One Hospitalised as Fire Guts Diesel Storage Facility in Nnewi, Arson Suspected
A fire outbreak on Sunday evening gutted a diesel storage facility at Ndieze Nwankwo, along Edibros Road in Uruagu, Nnewi, Anambra State. One person was injured and taken to hospital, while several storage tanks were damaged. The Anambra State Fire Service said it received a distress call at about 5:45pm and deployed firefighters, who contained the blaze before it spread further to nearby areas. Operations reportedly ended at 8:58pm. Authorities said arson is suspected following allegations that an unidentified person deliberately started the fire. However, the exact cause remains under investigation. Residents have been urged to handle and store petroleum products carefully and to promptly report fire emergencies.
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