Fire has razed a raw material warehouse at Oluyole Industrial Estate, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The Informant247 learned that the affected warehouse belonged to Sumal Foods Limited.
Fire also reportedly razed the second floor of Ezenwa Plaza, opposite Eke Awka Market, Anambra State, Tuesday.
It was gathered that the inferno was triggered by a power surge from one of the shops.
The fire also consumed goods worth thousands of naira.
The combustible nature of phones, phone batteries and other accessories also assisted the spread of the fire.
Martin Agbili, the state fire service boss, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Wednesday morning.
He stated that the fire service mobilised its operatives to the affected scene following the receival of alert.
“Immediately, we deployed our fire truck and brave firefighters in the scene of the fire. We were able to extinguish the fire. The fire incident which emanated from one of the shops was caused by suspected power surge.
“Only that shop was badly burnt because of combustible nature of phones, phone batteries and other phone accessories sold there. The fire also affected some of the roofing sheets of that building.
“We are extending our gratitude to those who called us in time and those helped in combating the fire.
“Please always switch off all electrical and electronic appliances when not in use to avoid power surge,” said Agbili.
