23/06/2026
PRESS RELEASE
June 23,2026
FEDERAL FIRE SERVICE, ZONE E IMO COMMAND RESPONDS TO FIRE OUTBREAK; SAVES PROPERTY WORTH ₦300,000,000
The Federal Fire Service, Zone E Imo State Command, swiftly responded to a fire outbreak on June 21, 2026, at about 16:22hrs. The incident took place at Pocket Layout Estate, behind DSS Office, Amakohia, Owerri West, Imo State.
The fire call was reported by the State Controller DCF Elozieuwa. It is a fire involving the first floor of a duplex building on an area measuring 200m by 100sqmtrs used for residential purposes.
Thanks to the prompt intervention of our gallant officers led by DSF Ewelike, the fire was extinguished by occupants with buckets of water on arrival of the federal fire service, damping was carried out using one medium jet of water and foam compound from the appliance. Although property worth about ₦20,000,000 was destroyed, the timely response of the Firefighters saved property valued at approximately ₦300,000,000. Fortunately, no lives were lost in the incident.
The Federal Fire Service, Imo State Command, remains committed to protecting lives and property in line with its vision of producing proficient firefighters and its mission to ensure safety through effective fire prevention and mitigation.
Signed
Public Relations Unit
Federal Fire Service
Imo State Command