Mr Martin Agbili, Director/Fire Chief of Anambra Fire Services, stated that the chemical market fire explosion in Onitsha Head Bridge affected 80 establishments.
This is stated in a statement issued by Agbili in Onitsha on Wednesday.
He stated that the event occurred in the Science and Lab Line of the Ogbo Ogwu Market, not the full Ogbo Ogwu Market in Onitsha.
“But I can confirm to you that there was fire explosion at the chemical market and our operatives led by DCP Operations, John Ogbodaga are on ground.
Onitsha Inferno: Director of Fire Services Reveals 80 Shops Destroyed
“The area has been cordoned off, the fire service were also on ground and the situation is under control,” he said.
It was previously stated that four people were confirmed dead and that approximately 20 people were injured in varying degrees.
Mr Martin Agbili, the state Fire Chief of the Anambra Fire Service, stated that he and other relevant stakeholders were still on the scene of the incident at the time of publishing this report and that helpful information would be provided in due time.
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