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BREAKING: Fire guts Onitsha Main Market

Published on March 28, 2025 at 02:32 PM

A fire outbreak has razed parts of the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State Nigeria.

The fire, which reportedly started at one of the buildings at about 6:20am, has escalated into a nearby building.

The cause of the fire has yet to be ascertained at the time of this report.

However, residents, passersby and men of the fire service were seen on ground trying to salvage some properties and goods from the building.

Chukwudi Chiketa, Head of the Media and Publicity Unit of the Anambra State Fire Service, confirmed the incident in a short message on Friday.

Chiketa urged residents and members of the public to remain calm as the firefighters battle to quench the fire.

“Anambra State Fire Service is currently on intervention at the scene of the fire outbreak at Ifejika Street, by Sokoto Road, Onitsha.

“The distress call came at 0620am today, and our firefighters deployed immediately.”

He further urged the general public to remain calm as the situation is under control.

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