The incident depicted a state of chaos as can be found in an IG video post by Instablog9ja.

A masculine voice heard in the clip complained about neglect from the state fire service - a reason why members of the Onitsha community resorted to an ineffective means explored to battle a raging inferno.

They were captured pelting pure water sachets in the direction of the building.

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Despite the involvement of youths, the roof of the affected building was covered in smoke as the fire raged further.