The Anambra State Fire Service has advised residents and property owners to regularly inspect electrical appliances and wiring installations following a fire incident at No. 11 Olisa Nwobo Street, by Commissioner Quarters, GRA, in Awka.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the Media and Publicity Unit of the agency, led by Chukwudi Chiketa, the service said firefighters swiftly responded to the emergency and successfully contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the building and nearby properties.
The fire, which occurred on Friday, was reportedly caused by sparks from an electrical appliance in one of the rooms in the building. Although no casualty was recorded, household items and other properties were damaged before firefighters arrived at the scene and battled the blaze for several hours.
“The Anambra State Fire Service successfully contained a fire outbreak that occurred at No. 11 Olisa Nwobo Street, by Commissioner Quarters, GRA, Awka, on Friday, March 7, 2026. The State Fire Service received the distress call at about 1315 hours, and firefighters responded promptly to the scene. Through swift and professional intervention, the fire was brought under control, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the building and nearby properties,” part of the statement read.
According to the agency, preliminary findings showed that the fire was caused by sparks from an electrical appliance, which ignited materials inside a one-bedroom apartment on the first floor of the one-storey residential building.
“Although household items were affected, no casualty was recorded. The fire was largely confined to a single room within the affected apartment. Firefighting operations were successfully concluded, and personnel withdrew from the scene at about 1545 hours the same day,” the statement added.
The fire service urged residents to regularly inspect electrical appliances and wiring installations to prevent similar incidents. It also encouraged members of the public to promptly report fire outbreaks or emergencies to the nearest fire station or contact any of the agency’s emergency numbers to ensure a swift response.
