Goods and properties estimated at billions of naira have been destroyed during a fire outbreak at the power line section of Ariaria International Market, Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State on Saturday. CHANNELS reports.
The power line zone is where mechanical parts, raw materials, shoe-making equipment, and allied appliances are sold.NYSC Portal
The fire outbreak brought businesses to a halt as shop owners at the market (Power line section) count their losses.
According to an eye witness, the fire started late Saturday night and raged till Sunday morning before it was put out by firefighters.JAMB Result
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The state Fire Controller, Nnanna Arua, who confirmed the incident, said over 30 shops were razed in the fire outbreak attributed to an erratic power supply.
Arua said when he was alerted of the fire outbreak at about 11:00p.m last Saturday, he quickly liaised with the Aba Division of the service for necessary action.
According to him, firefighters on arrival, met residents already struggling to put out the raging fire, which hindered the operatives from gaining easy access to the fire points.Information Guide Nigeria
Arua, however, said no life was lost in the fire outbreak, which took over three hours to put out.
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