Goods and properties worth millions of naira have been lost to an inferno that broke out at Orba International Market in Udenu Local Government.
According to the Director of Enugu State Fire Service, Okwudiri Ohaa, the timely intervention of officers and men of the service prevented the fire from affecting the entire market.
The director, who could not ascertain the cause of the fire, said the state fire service operatives deployed two trucks that quenched the fire in record time.
“Immediately we got the information, our office in Udenu area responded swiftly, and extinguished the fire to avoid further destruction of more goods at the big international market,” he said on Monday.
“I must appreciate residents that contacted us in time, and I commend our gallant operatives that responded swiftly.”
A resident of Orba community, Sunday Eze, said shops affected are those selling foams, gallons, drinks, provisions and other materials.
“Millions of naira have been lost. It is a pity because the shop owners were not around. All the goods in the affected shops in that line were completely destroyed,” Eze said.
“It is sad to begin the New Year with such a disaster.
“However, we thank the Enugu State Fire Service for responding in time and securing the market from fire escalation,” he added.
