Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, on Monday commended the rescue team members for their timely response to the fire outbreak at Trademore Estate, Lugbe, in the Abuja area.
Mrs Umar, who issued the commendation in a statement in Abuja, disclosed that the cause and extent of the fire are being investigated by the relevant authorities.
According to the statement, “At approximately 04:50 hrs this morning, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) received a distress call reporting a fire at Trademore Estate, Lugbe.
“The agency immediately activated the Fire Service and the Nigerian Police, who responded promptly to the incident.
“The fire, which primarily affected the food market section of the estate, has been brought under control, preventing it from spreading to nearby residential buildings. Fortunately, no lives were lost in the incident.
“However, foodstuffs of significant value were lost in the incident.”
According to the agency, the Head of NEMA Abuja Operation Office, Mr Justin Owazuruonye, led the rescue team to the location of the incident.
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