A three-storey residential building was on Tuesday burnt by fire in Umuoji street by old road, Nkpor, Anambra State.

The fire, which affected the topmost floor of the building located close to a hospital, was reportedly caused by an electrical fault and also spread to other flats in the building.

Anaedoonline.com gathered that no death was recorded but property worth millions were lost in the inferno.

According to an eyewitness, she stated the fire spread to another close building and everywhere in the neighborhood was smoky. She said the fire servicemen were on the ground to help with the situation.

The Chief firefighter in the state, Engr. Martin Agbili, confirmed the incident, saying no casualty was recorded.

He said his men were on ground to put out the fire from escalating to other floors.

“The fire was caused by a power surge. My men arrived at the scene almost immediately and were able to contain the fire,” he added.

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