It was a night of tears for the tenants of 74 Lagos Street, Obohia road, Aba, Abia State on Tuesday as a night fire destroyed the building they were living in.
The inferno started from one part of the house when the occupants were still asleep and gutted the entire storey apartment, leaving the occupants in agony, even though no life was lost.
The cause of the fire was not yet established officially but some residents claimed that it was started by a sudden electric spark in one of the rooms.
They added that it was efforts of youths and other sympathizers at Obohia road that prevented the raging fire from consuming nearby houses and shops from being consumed.
Some of the affected occupants while describing the incident as a major disaster, appealed to Abia State government for assistance.
The Chief Fire Officer of Abia State, Nnanna Arua could not be reached on phone for official statement.
