One person was injured when fire broke out at a diesel-storage site in Uruagu, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, according to published accounts of a state fire-service statement.
The incident occurred on Sunday, November 1, at Ndieze Nwankwo along Edibros Road.
PUNCH and Premium Times quoted Anambra State Fire Service spokesperson Chukwudi Chiketa as confirming that firefighters responded after receiving a distress call at about 5:45pm.
Firefighters contain blaze
According to the reported statement, crews contained the fire and prevented it from spreading further. Some storage tanks were affected.
The injured person was taken to hospital.
Cause under investigation
Chiketa reportedly said arson was suspected following an allegation that an unidentified person started the fire deliberately. He also said the cause remained under investigation.
The accounts reviewed do not establish a perpetrator or motive.
IDNN has not retrieved the original fire-service statement directly, inspected an investigation report or established the financial value of the damage. It has also not obtained an updated medical assessment of the injured person.