On Tuesday, a fire broke out at the timber market on Kenyatta Street in Uwani, Enugu State, engulfing about five shops
A firefighter, speaking anonymously due to lack of authorization to speak to the press, stated that the service received a distress call around 9:45 pm reporting the fire. They swiftly acted, extinguishing the flames before they could spread further.
“As you can see, only about five shops were affected by the fire in this big market. I cannot say much on this incident as I am not the chief fire officer,” the fireman said.
Meanwhile, an eyewitness who identified himself as Joe, said that he noticed the fire immediately after the suspension of the nationwide industrial strike by the labour unions in the country.
According to him, some neighbours in the area rushed to the market and within a few minutes, the fire service arrived and quenched the fire.
He said, “I thank God and the fire service for the quick response, otherwise, it would have been disastrous.”
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