A fire outbreak has occurred at a residential building near Mopol Base Junction, along Old Amansea-Awka Road, Anambra State, burning a duplex containing a boys’ quarters apartment, household furniture and a shuttle bus parked within the compound.It was gathered that the fire, which started in one of the apartments at about 6pm on Saturday, quickly spread to adjoining apartments before engulfing the vehicle.The blaze, which caused damage running into several million naira, was brought under control and prevented from spreading to adjoining properties through the intervention of the state fire service.Although no life was lost, it was gathered that the fire was caused by a power surge, causing panic as residents struggled to salvage their belongings from the flames.In a press statement confirming the incident on Sunday, the Head of the Media and Publicity Unit, Anambra State Fire Service, Chukwudi Chiketa, said the fire service swiftly mobilised its personnel and firefighting equipment to the scene after receiving the distress call at about 6:30pm on Saturday.Chiketa said, “The Anambra State Fire Service has successfully contained a fire outbreak at Mopol Base Junction, along Old Amansea-Awka Road, Anambra State.“The emergency call was received at about 1830 hours on Saturday, September 5, 2026, reporting a fire outbreak at the location.“Immediately, the Fire Service swiftly mobilised its personnel and firefighting equipment to the scene.Related NewsFire guts residential building, vehicle in AnambraPassengers fled buses because of my skin condition — Anambra content creatorFire destroys six houses, shops at Kano market“On arrival, the firefighters commenced aggressive containment and extinguishing operations to bring the fire under control and prevent it from spreading to adjoining properties.“The fire involved a duplex building containing a boys’ quarters apartment, with a shuttle bus parked within the compound.”According to him, through the timely intervention of the firefighters, the fire was successfully contained and extinguished before it could spread further.“However, the incident affected the roofing materials, household furniture, the shuttle bus, sections of the walls and other structural components of the premises.“Preliminary investigation indicates that the fire was caused by a power surge. Fortunately, no life was lost, and no injury was recorded.“After successfully bringing the fire under control and ensuring that the scene was safe, Fire Service personnel secured the area before withdrawing at about 1930 hours of the same day.”He added that the incident once again highlighted the importance of prompt emergency response in preventing fire outbreaks from escalating and causing greater damage to lives and property.“Make that call in time, and get the swiftest response from the Fire Service,” he added. It was gathered that the fire, which started in one of the apartments at about 6pm on Saturday, quickly spread to adjoining apartments before engulfing the vehicle.The blaze, which caused damage running into several million naira, was brought under control and prevented from spreading to adjoining properties through the intervention of the state fire service.Although no life was lost, it was gathered that the fire was caused by a power surge, causing panic as residents struggled to salvage their belongings from the flames.In a press statement confirming the incident on Sunday, the Head of the Media and Publicity Unit, Anambra State Fire Service, Chukwudi Chiketa, said the fire service swiftly mobilised its personnel and firefighting equipment to the scene after receiving the distress call at about 6:30pm on Saturday.Chiketa said, “The Anambra State Fire Service has successfully contained a fire outbreak at Mopol Base Junction, along Old Amansea-Awka Road, Anambra State.“The emergency call was received at about 1830 hours on Saturday, September 5, 2026, reporting a fire outbreak at the location.“Immediately, the Fire Service swiftly mobilised its personnel and firefighting equipment to the scene.Related NewsFire guts residential building, vehicle in AnambraPassengers fled buses because of my skin condition — Anambra content creatorFire destroys six houses, shops at Kano market“On arrival, the firefighters commenced aggressive containment and extinguishing operations to bring the fire under control and prevent it from spreading to adjoining properties.“The fire involved a duplex building containing a boys’ quarters apartment, with a shuttle bus parked within the compound.”According to him, through the timely intervention of the firefighters, the fire was successfully contained and extinguished before it could spread further.“However, the incident affected the roofing materials, household furniture, the shuttle bus, sections of the walls and other structural components of the premises.“Preliminary investigation indicates that the fire was caused by a power surge. Fortunately, no life was lost, and no injury was recorded.“After successfully bringing the fire under control and ensuring that the scene was safe, Fire Service personnel secured the area before withdrawing at about 1930 hours of the same day.”He added that the incident once again highlighted the importance of prompt emergency response in preventing fire outbreaks from escalating and causing greater damage to lives and property.“Make that call in time, and get the swiftest response from the Fire Service,” he added. The blaze, which caused damage running into several million naira, was brought under control and prevented from spreading to adjoining properties through the intervention of the state fire service.Although no life was lost, it was gathered that the fire was caused by a power surge, causing panic as residents struggled to salvage their belongings from the flames.In a press statement confirming the incident on Sunday, the Head of the Media and Publicity Unit, Anambra State Fire Service, Chukwudi Chiketa, said the fire service swiftly mobilised its personnel and firefighting equipment to the scene after receiving the distress call at about 6:30pm on Saturday.Chiketa said, “The Anambra State Fire Service has successfully contained a fire outbreak at Mopol Base Junction, along Old Amansea-Awka Road, Anambra State.“The emergency call was received at about 1830 hours on Saturday, September 5, 2026, reporting a fire outbreak at the location.“Immediately, the Fire Service swiftly mobilised its personnel and firefighting equipment to the scene.Related NewsFire guts residential building, vehicle in AnambraPassengers fled buses because of my skin condition — Anambra content creatorFire destroys six houses, shops at Kano market“On arrival, the firefighters commenced aggressive containment and extinguishing operations to bring the fire under control and prevent it from spreading to adjoining properties.“The fire involved a duplex building containing a boys’ quarters apartment, with a shuttle bus parked within the compound.”According to him, through the timely intervention of the firefighters, the fire was successfully contained and extinguished before it could spread further.“However, the incident affected the roofing materials, household furniture, the shuttle bus, sections of the walls and other structural components of the premises.“Preliminary investigation indicates that the fire was caused by a power surge. Fortunately, no life was lost, and no injury was recorded.“After successfully bringing the fire under control and ensuring that the scene was safe, Fire Service personnel secured the area before withdrawing at about 1930 hours of the same day.”He added that the incident once again highlighted the importance of prompt emergency response in preventing fire outbreaks from escalating and causing greater damage to lives and property.“Make that call in time, and get the swiftest response from the Fire Service,” he added. Although no life was lost, it was gathered that the fire was caused by a power surge, causing panic as residents struggled to salvage their belongings from the flames.In a press statement confirming the incident on Sunday, the Head of the Media and Publicity Unit, Anambra State Fire Service, Chukwudi Chiketa, said the fire service swiftly mobilised its personnel and firefighting equipment to the scene after receiving the distress call at about 6:30pm on Saturday.Chiketa said, “The Anambra State Fire Service has successfully contained a fire outbreak at Mopol Base Junction, along Old Amansea-Awka Road, Anambra State.“The emergency call was received at about 1830 hours on Saturday, September 5, 2026, reporting a fire outbreak at the location.“Immediately, the Fire Service swiftly mobilised its personnel and firefighting equipment to the scene.Related NewsFire guts residential building, vehicle in AnambraPassengers fled buses because of my skin condition — Anambra content creatorFire destroys six houses, shops at Kano market“On arrival, the firefighters commenced aggressive containment and extinguishing operations to bring the fire under control and prevent it from spreading to adjoining properties.“The fire involved a duplex building containing a boys’ quarters apartment, with a shuttle bus parked within the compound.”According to him, through the timely intervention of the firefighters, the fire was successfully contained and extinguished before it could spread further.“However, the incident affected the roofing materials, household furniture, the shuttle bus, sections of the walls and other structural components of the premises.“Preliminary investigation indicates that the fire was caused by a power surge. Fortunately, no life was lost, and no injury was recorded.“After successfully bringing the fire under control and ensuring that the scene was safe, Fire Service personnel secured the area before withdrawing at about 1930 hours of the same day.”He added that the incident once again highlighted the importance of prompt emergency response in preventing fire outbreaks from escalating and causing greater damage to lives and property.“Make that call in time, and get the swiftest response from the Fire Service,” he added. In a press statement confirming the incident on Sunday, the Head of the Media and Publicity Unit, Anambra State Fire Service, Chukwudi Chiketa, said the fire service swiftly mobilised its personnel and firefighting equipment to the scene after receiving the distress call at about 6:30pm on Saturday.Chiketa said, “The Anambra State Fire Service has successfully contained a fire outbreak at Mopol Base Junction, along Old Amansea-Awka Road, Anambra State.“The emergency call was received at about 1830 hours on Saturday, September 5, 2026, reporting a fire outbreak at the location.“Immediately, the Fire Service swiftly mobilised its personnel and firefighting equipment to the scene.Related NewsFire guts residential building, vehicle in AnambraPassengers fled buses because of my skin condition — Anambra content creatorFire destroys six houses, shops at Kano market“On arrival, the firefighters commenced aggressive containment and extinguishing operations to bring the fire under control and prevent it from spreading to adjoining properties.“The fire involved a duplex building containing a boys’ quarters apartment, with a shuttle bus parked within the compound.”According to him, through the timely intervention of the firefighters, the fire was successfully contained and extinguished before it could spread further.“However, the incident affected the roofing materials, household furniture, the shuttle bus, sections of the walls and other structural components of the premises.“Preliminary investigation indicates that the fire was caused by a power surge. Fortunately, no life was lost, and no injury was recorded.“After successfully bringing the fire under control and ensuring that the scene was safe, Fire Service personnel secured the area before withdrawing at about 1930 hours of the same day.”He added that the incident once again highlighted the importance of prompt emergency response in preventing fire outbreaks from escalating and causing greater damage to lives and property.“Make that call in time, and get the swiftest response from the Fire Service,” he added. Chiketa said, “The Anambra State Fire Service has successfully contained a fire outbreak at Mopol Base Junction, along Old Amansea-Awka Road, Anambra State.“The emergency call was received at about 1830 hours on Saturday, September 5, 2026, reporting a fire outbreak at the location.“Immediately, the Fire Service swiftly mobilised its personnel and firefighting equipment to the scene.Related NewsFire guts residential building, vehicle in AnambraPassengers fled buses because of my skin condition — Anambra content creatorFire destroys six houses, shops at Kano market“On arrival, the firefighters commenced aggressive containment and extinguishing operations to bring the fire under control and prevent it from spreading to adjoining properties.“The fire involved a duplex building containing a boys’ quarters apartment, with a shuttle bus parked within the compound.”According to him, through the timely intervention of the firefighters, the fire was successfully contained and extinguished before it could spread further.“However, the incident affected the roofing materials, household furniture, the shuttle bus, sections of the walls and other structural components of the premises.“Preliminary investigation indicates that the fire was caused by a power surge. Fortunately, no life was lost, and no injury was recorded.“After successfully bringing the fire under control and ensuring that the scene was safe, Fire Service personnel secured the area before withdrawing at about 1930 hours of the same day.”He added that the incident once again highlighted the importance of prompt emergency response in preventing fire outbreaks from escalating and causing greater damage to lives and property.“Make that call in time, and get the swiftest response from the Fire Service,” he added. “The emergency call was received at about 1830 hours on Saturday, September 5, 2026, reporting a fire outbreak at the location.“Immediately, the Fire Service swiftly mobilised its personnel and firefighting equipment to the scene.Related NewsFire guts residential building, vehicle in AnambraPassengers fled buses because of my skin condition — Anambra content creatorFire destroys six houses, shops at Kano market“On arrival, the firefighters commenced aggressive containment and extinguishing operations to bring the fire under control and prevent it from spreading to adjoining properties.“The fire involved a duplex building containing a boys’ quarters apartment, with a shuttle bus parked within the compound.”According to him, through the timely intervention of the firefighters, the fire was successfully contained and extinguished before it could spread further.“However, the incident affected the roofing materials, household furniture, the shuttle bus, sections of the walls and other structural components of the premises.“Preliminary investigation indicates that the fire was caused by a power surge. Fortunately, no life was lost, and no injury was recorded.“After successfully bringing the fire under control and ensuring that the scene was safe, Fire Service personnel secured the area before withdrawing at about 1930 hours of the same day.”He added that the incident once again highlighted the importance of prompt emergency response in preventing fire outbreaks from escalating and causing greater damage to lives and property.“Make that call in time, and get the swiftest response from the Fire Service,” he added. “Immediately, the Fire Service swiftly mobilised its personnel and firefighting equipment to the scene.Related NewsFire guts residential building, vehicle in AnambraPassengers fled buses because of my skin condition — Anambra content creatorFire destroys six houses, shops at Kano market“On arrival, the firefighters commenced aggressive containment and extinguishing operations to bring the fire under control and prevent it from spreading to adjoining properties.“The fire involved a duplex building containing a boys’ quarters apartment, with a shuttle bus parked within the compound.”According to him, through the timely intervention of the firefighters, the fire was successfully contained and extinguished before it could spread further.“However, the incident affected the roofing materials, household furniture, the shuttle bus, sections of the walls and other structural components of the premises.“Preliminary investigation indicates that the fire was caused by a power surge. Fortunately, no life was lost, and no injury was recorded.“After successfully bringing the fire under control and ensuring that the scene was safe, Fire Service personnel secured the area before withdrawing at about 1930 hours of the same day.”He added that the incident once again highlighted the importance of prompt emergency response in preventing fire outbreaks from escalating and causing greater damage to lives and property.“Make that call in time, and get the swiftest response from the Fire Service,” he added. “On arrival, the firefighters commenced aggressive containment and extinguishing operations to bring the fire under control and prevent it from spreading to adjoining properties.“The fire involved a duplex building containing a boys’ quarters apartment, with a shuttle bus parked within the compound.”According to him, through the timely intervention of the firefighters, the fire was successfully contained and extinguished before it could spread further.“However, the incident affected the roofing materials, household furniture, the shuttle bus, sections of the walls and other structural components of the premises.“Preliminary investigation indicates that the fire was caused by a power surge. Fortunately, no life was lost, and no injury was recorded.“After successfully bringing the fire under control and ensuring that the scene was safe, Fire Service personnel secured the area before withdrawing at about 1930 hours of the same day.”He added that the incident once again highlighted the importance of prompt emergency response in preventing fire outbreaks from escalating and causing greater damage to lives and property.“Make that call in time, and get the swiftest response from the Fire Service,” he added. “The fire involved a duplex building containing a boys’ quarters apartment, with a shuttle bus parked within the compound.”According to him, through the timely intervention of the firefighters, the fire was successfully contained and extinguished before it could spread further.“However, the incident affected the roofing materials, household furniture, the shuttle bus, sections of the walls and other structural components of the premises.“Preliminary investigation indicates that the fire was caused by a power surge. Fortunately, no life was lost, and no injury was recorded.“After successfully bringing the fire under control and ensuring that the scene was safe, Fire Service personnel secured the area before withdrawing at about 1930 hours of the same day.”He added that the incident once again highlighted the importance of prompt emergency response in preventing fire outbreaks from escalating and causing greater damage to lives and property.“Make that call in time, and get the swiftest response from the Fire Service,” he added. According to him, through the timely intervention of the firefighters, the fire was successfully contained and extinguished before it could spread further.“However, the incident affected the roofing materials, household furniture, the shuttle bus, sections of the walls and other structural components of the premises.“Preliminary investigation indicates that the fire was caused by a power surge. Fortunately, no life was lost, and no injury was recorded.“After successfully bringing the fire under control and ensuring that the scene was safe, Fire Service personnel secured the area before withdrawing at about 1930 hours of the same day.”He added that the incident once again highlighted the importance of prompt emergency response in preventing fire outbreaks from escalating and causing greater damage to lives and property.“Make that call in time, and get the swiftest response from the Fire Service,” he added. “However, the incident affected the roofing materials, household furniture, the shuttle bus, sections of the walls and other structural components of the premises.“Preliminary investigation indicates that the fire was caused by a power surge. Fortunately, no life was lost, and no injury was recorded.“After successfully bringing the fire under control and ensuring that the scene was safe, Fire Service personnel secured the area before withdrawing at about 1930 hours of the same day.”He added that the incident once again highlighted the importance of prompt emergency response in preventing fire outbreaks from escalating and causing greater damage to lives and property.“Make that call in time, and get the swiftest response from the Fire Service,” he added. “Preliminary investigation indicates that the fire was caused by a power surge. Fortunately, no life was lost, and no injury was recorded.“After successfully bringing the fire under control and ensuring that the scene was safe, Fire Service personnel secured the area before withdrawing at about 1930 hours of the same day.”He added that the incident once again highlighted the importance of prompt emergency response in preventing fire outbreaks from escalating and causing greater damage to lives and property.“Make that call in time, and get the swiftest response from the Fire Service,” he added. “After successfully bringing the fire under control and ensuring that the scene was safe, Fire Service personnel secured the area before withdrawing at about 1930 hours of the same day.”He added that the incident once again highlighted the importance of prompt emergency response in preventing fire outbreaks from escalating and causing greater damage to lives and property.“Make that call in time, and get the swiftest response from the Fire Service,” he added. He added that the incident once again highlighted the importance of prompt emergency response in preventing fire outbreaks from escalating and causing greater damage to lives and property.“Make that call in time, and get the swiftest response from the Fire Service,” he added. “Make that call in time, and get the swiftest response from the Fire Service,” he added.