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Two shops at the mainline of Mgbuka Obosi Market in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra were gutted by fire in the early hours of Sunday.
Southeastposts.com, gathered that many stores and shops in the market were saved from flames by firefighters.
The Chief Fire Officer, Anambra Fire Service, Chukwudi Chiketa, confirmed the incident to journalists in Onitsha on Sunday.
He said “The Anambra Fire Service received a distress call at 2 pm of a fire outbreak at the mainline of Mgbuka Obosi Market.
“The gallant firefighters and equipment were deployed immediately to the scene. They fought and contained the fire.
He added that, “No life was lost. The fire affected two stores and a provision shop, while many other stores and shops in the market were saved. Power surge was identified as the cause of the fire outbreak.”
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