Eugene Inoaghan Reacts As Fire Raze Down Section Of Popular AT &P in Sapele
Eugene Inoaghan Reacts As Fire Raze Down Section Of Popular AT &P in Sapele
Hon Eugene Inoaghan, Chairman, Sapele Local Government Area in Delta State, has reacted to the fire incidence that occured on Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 evening in the popular African Timber and Plywood, ATand P Sapele .
Eyewitnesses said the fire which was noticed at about 8.05 pm was seen from SEPLAT company end, that is directly opposite the wood yard and spreading to the sawmill department of the ancient timber company.
Speaking to journalists, the council boss who was at the scene of the incidence express shock over the disaster, speaking accordingly, he said that they were yet to ascertain the cause of the fire, it is sad to see an investment of such magnitude brought down by fire, he added.
Speaking further, Eugene said: “People are working there so we are guessing maybe there was light and they forgot to put it off or something of that nature.”
He continued: “Although we have called fire fighters from Seplat and Delta State Government, one of the truck has come and left. They have gone to refuel and soon they will be back to douse off the fire.”
Asked what section of the factory was affected, he said that the building housed heavy equipment, which shows that the fire left a major damage.
As at the time of this report, attempts to douse out the fire failed to yield result.