A part of the office of the Special Adviser to the Anambra State Governor on Political Matters, Dr. Alex Obiogbolu, was on Tuesday gutted by fire.
The office of the Special Adviser gutted by fire is inside the Anambra State Government House, Agu Awka, Awka.
Two fire fighting trucks were deployed by the Anambra State Fire Service to combat the inferno.
A source in the office said the fire started from the electricity junction box.
Obiogbolu, who rushed back to the scene, described the inferno as “unfortunate”, while commending the Fire Service for their swift response.
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In a reaction, Chukwudi Chiketa, the Anambra State Fire Chief, confirmed that the inferno was as a result of power surge.
Chiketa called residents to ensure they switched off their electrical appliances whenever they were not in use and to make sure they had fire extinguishers in homes and offices.
He said: “It was as a result of a power surge.
“We got there in good time and stopped the fire from causing maximum damage to the building or touching those around it.
“People should switch off their electrical appliances when they are not at home and when they are not in use.
“It is also important to make sure there are fire extinguishers in homes and offices so that they can contain the fire before the Fire Service arrives at the scene.”
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