The Anambra State Director of Fire Service, Mr Martin Agbili, said the organisation battled no fewer than five fire incidents in various parts of the state only on Monday (yesterday).
According to a statement in Awka on Monday, Agbili said most of the incidents were a result of bush burning.
He said, “Just today, we have five fire incidents at the moment and four out of them were caused by bush fires and distress calls are still coming. One of the fire incidents happened around 10.39am at the Deeper Life Street, Ogbunike.
“The fire ignited from bush burning then spread to the Sinaco Way House at the Deeper Life Street, Amawa, Ogbunike, near toll gate.
“The fire is under control now. Fire prevention is everybody’s business. Avoid anything that can cause fire at this harmattan season.”
He urged residents to always check their surroundings, including cutting and clearing of bushes around their homes, churches, mosques, markets, schools, among others to avoid regrets.
“About 60 per cent of the fire incidents we fought within this dry season were as a result of indiscriminate bush burning that easily spread to structures.
“A majority of the bush burning occurred in rural communities where residents, especially hunters indiscriminately set fire on bushes during the dry season.
“We should all take our time to cut all bushes to at least five feet away from our residential homes, schools, churches, markets and offices. If it is not done, fire can easily spread from there to any closest structure,” he added.
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