- Fire destroyed a hotel in Awka North and a warehouse in Nnewi North
- Properties worth millions of naira were affected
- Faulty electrical firewalls caused the hotel blaze
- No lives were lost in both incidents
Two major fire incidents have gutted a hotel in Awka North and a warehouse in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, destroying valuable properties and goods.
The first fire occurred at Trano Rentals Hotel, located in Isuaniocha, Awka North. The inferno damaged parts of the hotel building and several valuable items before firefighters arrived at the scene.
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A second incident was recorded at a storey building on Sork Street, Akabugwu Uruagu, in Nnewi North, where goods stored inside a warehouse were completely destroyed by fire.
Both fires were later brought under control after hours of intense firefighting by the Anambra State Fire Service.
Confirming the incidents, the Head of Media and Publicity of the agency, Chukwudi Chiketa, said emergency crews were immediately deployed after distress calls were received.
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“The service received a distress call at about 2:23 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026, reporting a fire outbreak at Trano Rentals Hotel,” Chiketa said.
He explained that preliminary findings showed the hotel fire was caused by sparks from faulty firewalls, which ignited the blaze and affected a six-bedroom bungalow hotel complex.
“The swift response of our personnel helped contain the fire and prevented it from spreading to nearby structures. No casualties were recorded,” he added.
Chiketa also confirmed that the Nnewi warehouse fire occurred around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, noting that investigations are still ongoing to determine its exact cause.
He urged residents and business owners to carry out regular electrical inspections, clear bushes around their properties, and strictly observe fire safety measures to prevent future incidents.
