A popular Petrol Station, Organizer Filling station located at Amuko Junction, Nnewichi Nnewi Anambra State, Monday was up in flames.
According to reports, a tanker dispensing fuel and a car were destroyed in the inferno.
Less than two weeks ago, over eight people lost their lives during the gas plant explosion in the town.
No life was, however, lost except very few people who sustained minor injuries while running for safety, to avoid the repeat of the December 24, 2015 have lost their lives following the Gas Plant fire incident.
The fire according to an eye witness was said to started around 6:20am, and would have been controlled if fire fighters were around early, those who later came, had no water in their tanks as they were seen collecting gallons of water from people in the area.
“The fire may have been caused by the fuel tanker that was dispensing products while sale of fuel was in progress, as one of the cars refilling at the time of the incident got burnt completely as well as the tanker” he said.
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