Filling Station Razed By Fire In Anambra State (Photos)

Great V-Max Oil and Gas, a filling station in Anambra state was razed down by fire in the early hours of today, 22/1/2021.

The Razed filling station is situated along Nnobi road, Otolo Nnewi in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State.

The fire allegedly emanated from the tanker laden with AGO(gas) inside the filling station while offloading it’s content.

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As a result, the tanker was gutted by fire which razed down the filling station, one motorcycle and one nearby shop.

The state police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed confirmed the fire incident in a statement.

He said:

“On 22/1/2021 at about 8:30am, there was a fire outbreak at Great V-Max Oil and Gas filling station The fire allegedly emanated from the tanker laden with AGO(gas) inside the filling station .As a result,the truck was gutted by fire which razed down the filling station,one motorcycle and one nearby shop.

Police operatives led by DPO Otolo Nnewi Division CSP Hassan Lawal and other Sister Security Agencies quickly mobilised to the scene and cordoned off the Area to prevent looting and further catastrophe.Fire Service was equally contacted and they responded promptly. Meanwhile,no loss of life and no injury have been reported.

Consequently, the fire was put off and investigation is ongoing to ascertain circumstances surrounding the incident.”

See Photos from the scene: