A diesel storage facility in Ndieze Nwankwo along Edibros Road Uruagu Nnewi Anambra State was gutted by fire leaving one person injured and several storage tanks damaged.
The inferno which broke out around 5 pm on Sunday involved storage tanks containing diesel.
Residents alleged that the fire was deliberately ignited by an unidentified individual raising suspicions of arson.
State Fire Chief Engr. Chiketa Chukwudi confirmed the incident saying the actual cause of the fire was yet to be established and that one victim was rushed to the hospital for medical attention.
He advised the public to exercise caution in their daily activities particularly when handling and storing petroleum products.
He also urged them to report fire emergencies promptly by contacting the Fire Service to ensure a timely response and minimise loss of life and property.
He said ‘Anambra State Fire Service has successfully contained a fire outbreak at a diesel storage site in Ndieze Nwankwo along Edibros Road Uruagu Nnewi Anambra State.
‘The distress call was received at approximately 1745 hours on Sunday 1st November 2026 following a fire outbreak involving storage tanks containing diesel at the location.
‘Firefighters immediately mobilised to the scene and worked diligently to contain the fire preventing further spread. Some storage tanks were affected by the fire.
‘The incident was suspected to be a case of arson as it was alleged that an unidentified individual deliberately set the facility on fire. The actual cause of the fire remains subject to investigation.
‘Unfortunately one victim was affected by the fire and was immediately rushed to the hospital for medical attention.’