Fire razes shops in Anambra…

Not less than five shops were on Thursday night razed along Ifite road in Awka, Anambra State.

The shops were reportedly raised when a cooking gas cylinder exploded at a gas refilling retailer’s shop in the area.

Confirming the incident, State Fire Chief, Engr Martin Agbili said no life was lost in the inferno.

He said lot of buildings around the fire scene were saved following immediate deployment of his men and fire truck to the fire scene shortly after the incident.

“About five shops with their items were badly affected by the fire while a lot of buildings around the fire scene were saved.

“There was no loss of life as we were able to fight, control and extinguish the fire. Always remember time of call will determine time of response to emergency,” he said.