Many feared trapped as fire guts Chemical Market in Onitsha

There was pandemonium at Chemical Market in Onitsha Head Bridge, Anambra State, as fire destroyed multi-million naira worth of goods and buildings.

According to reports, many people were feared trapped in the fire, which started at about 12:10 pm on Tuesday.

It started when the chemicals stored in some shops started exploding one after another.

Many people were also said to be injured as the chemicals exploded and hit people at various points.

The men of the Anambra and Delta state fire service are on the ground battling to put off the fire.