Anambra State Chief Fire Officer, Engineer Martin Agbili has called for more vigilance amidst the emerging reports of fire incidents across the state.
Engineer Agbili made the call during the Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS, flagship Radio and Television phone-in program, Nzuko Anambra.
Correspondent Blessing Uchendu reports that the dry season comes with its own peculiarities and a brief period of harmattan occasioned by cold and dusty weather from the Sahara Desert.
The season is also known for hot weather, causing severe dryness, which most times trigger illnesses, easily carry and spread fire.
Speaking on the precautionary measures, Engineer Agbili explained that most of the fire incidents that occur during this period are caused mainly by human activities and not mostly due to the climate condition and emphasized that people must take serious precautions to prevent fire incidents.
On how to curtail fire outbreaks during the season, Engineer Agbili advised people to cut grass around their houses at least twenty feet away, ensure that gas cylinders are always kept outside, switch off all electrical appliances when not in use to avoid power surge.
He also stated that the Anambra Fire Service is always prepared for any fire emergency in any part of the state and urged Ndi Anambra to keep firefighting equipment handy and raise alarm during any of such emergencies.
Engineer Agbili further called on residents to call this emergency line 09077044410 in the event of any fire incident.
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