Chinedum Elekwachi
Property worth millions of naira were on Wednesday morning gutted by fire in a factory in Nnewichi, Nnewi North local government area of Anambra state.
The inferno said to have destroyed mostly tissue papers and baby clothings, including diapers (pampers) started around 5.30am.
A resident of the area who identified himself as Obinna Okoye said the fire took them by surprise as they were still fast asleep when the incident occured.
He however said fire fighters were on ground to extinguish the fire.
Confirming the incident, Commander of Fire Service in charge of Nnewi zone, F Jerry said the fire had been brought under control.
He however said the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
