A fire outbreak has occurred at the popular Restaurants House, located behind Old English, Agu-Awka, in Awka, Anambra State, razing the roofs, furniture, equipment, and parts of the building.
Eyewitnesses said the fire, which suddenly started at about midnight on Wednesday, emanated from a corner of the building and spread to the rooftop before the arrival of operatives of the Anambra State Fire Service, who battled to quench the fire and prevented it from spreading to other buildings.
The cause of the fire could not be ascertained, and there was no casualty recorded, but it was gathered that the fire had caused significant damage to the building before the arrival of the firefighters.
The Media and Communication Team of the Anambra State Fire Service, led by Chukwudi Chiketa, confirmed the incident in a press statement issued on Wednesday. Chiketa said a distress call was received at about 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, immediately prompting the deployment of firefighters and equipment to the scene.
“The distress call was received at approximately 0045 hours of Wednesday, 15th April, 2026, upon which fire service personnel were immediately mobilised and dispatched to the scene,” the statement read.
“On arrival, firefighters encountered a fire outbreak within the premises and swiftly commenced firefighting operations. Through prompt and professional response, the fire was successfully contained and extinguished, preventing further escalation.”
In a separate incident, a fire outbreak occurred at a one-storey residential building at Ngozika Estate, Awka, on April 10, 2026, razing the roofs, household furniture, and parts of the building walls. No casualties were recorded.
Chiketa confirmed that firefighters were immediately deployed to the scene and successfully contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby structures.
“The Anambra State Fire Service reiterates its commitment to safeguarding lives and property. We urge residents to observe basic fire safety precautions at all times and promptly report any fire emergencies,” the statement added.
