No casualties recorded as firefighters swiftly contain blaze; second fire incident reported in Obosi
Panic gripped residents of Agulu in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State after a fully loaded lorry crashed into St. Matthias Catholic Church and burst into flames late Wednesday.
The incident occurred along the Agulu Lake–Golden Tulip Hotel Road, drawing a large crowd and causing heavy traffic as emergency responders battled to contain the fire.
Eyewitnesses said the truck was moving at high speed before the driver lost control, veered off the road, and rammed into the church premises, immediately igniting a fire.
Fortunately, no lives were lost and no injuries were recorded, as people in the vicinity had dispersed moments before the crash. The driver reportedly fled the scene shortly after the incident.
The Anambra State Fire Service confirmed the development on Thursday, attributing the accident to speeding and loss of control.
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Firefighters responded promptly to the distress call and successfully brought the situation under control, preventing further damage to the church and surrounding structures.
Authorities said operations at the scene have been concluded, with personnel safely returning to base after extinguishing the fire.
In a related development, the Fire Service also reported another fire outbreak at Climax Industry Limited located at Nnanka Street, Oduma Layout, Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area.
The fire, which broke out in the early hours of Wednesday, affected both company and residential buildings.
Firefighters from Ogidi and Okpoko stations were deployed and worked for several hours to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures. The cause of the Obosi fire is yet to be determined as investigations continue.
The Fire Service has urged residents and business owners to remain vigilant and prioritise fire safety, stressing that early reporting of fire incidents is critical in saving lives and property.
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