80 shops destroyed in Onitsha fire explosion, says Fire Chief
Martin Agbili said that incident took place at the Science and Lab Line of Ogbo Ogwu Market, not the entire Ogbo Ogwu Market, in Onitsha.
The Director/Fire Chief of Anambra Fire Services, Mr. Martin Agbili, has said that 80 shops were affected by the chemical market fire explosion in Onitsha Head Bridge.
This is contained in a statement signed by Agbili on Wednesday in Onitsha.
He said that incident took place at the Science and Lab Line of Ogbo Ogwu Market, not the entire Ogbo Ogwu Market, in Onitsha.
"It is really a terrible situation, but the fire is under control now." The vibration from the explosions caused the collapse of some market buildings.
"A lot of safety measures have been taken to protect the entire market." "There are casualties, but we can't ascertain the actual number of deaths and injured,", he said.
The fire also destroyed goods and properties worth millions of naira.