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Another Fire Tragedy: First Reported Case of a Deadly Fire at Next Cash and Carry in Abuja.
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Another Fire Tragedy: First Reported Case of a Deadly Fire at Next Cash and Carry in Abuja.

A deadly fire has ripped through Abuja’s Next Cash and Carry today. The fire began at about 12:00pm in the afternoon December 26th 2021, with three people confirmed dead by emergency response teams. The cause of the fire is unknown but there are currently no indications that this is arson. The emergency response team has contained the flames and the situation is under control, according to officials on site. Fortunately, there were no reported fatalities among shoppers or staff at this time.

What Is Next Cash and Carry?

Next Cash and Carry is a retail and wholesale store with an extensive offering of both fresh and frozen food items. They offer a wide selection, including everything from imported goods to locally-produced fruit and vegetables.

The store has been in operation since 1985, providing quality food at affordable prices for both Nigerians and expats alike.

Next’s main rival is the larger supermarket chain, Shoprite. With over 600 locations throughout Nigeria, Shoprite has established itself as the dominant player in the grocery retail industry.

The Cause of This Fire

Investigators are still working to determine what caused the fire. However, at this time there are no indications that the fire is arson. There were no reported fatalities among shoppers or staff at this time.

The emergency response team was able to contain the flames and the situation is under control at this point.

Fortunately, nobody was injured in this fire! The emergency response team was able to contain the flames and the situation is under control at this point.

First Reported Case

of Ebola in Nigeria

The Nigerian Red Cross Society has put out an urgent call for blood donations after the first reported case of Ebola in Nigeria. The victim, a truck driver who had recently returned from Sierra Leone, died on Sunday evening, November 10th 2028.

The man’s body was cremated on Monday morning to prevent further spread of the virus.

Please stay tuned for updates!

What We Know about the Deadly Fire at Next Cash and Carry

The fire at the Next Cash and Carry began at about 12:00pm in the afternoon December 26th 2021. Three people were confirmed dead as a result of the fire, but thankfully no fatalities among shoppers or staff have been reported at this time. The situation is currently under control and there is no indication that the fire was arson.

Reports from emergency response teams say that they contained the flames and there is no indication that there will be further casualties.

Next Cash and Carry has over 250 branches around Nigeria and plans to open up to 500 more in the next few years. They are one of Nigeria’s largest retailers, employing over 10,000 people between their own workers and subcontractors.

How the Fire Spreads

The fire started in the storage area, which is where the chemicals are kept. The fire spread quickly to other parts of the store. The store was evacuated and there were no reported fatalities among shoppers or staff at this time.

The emergency response team has contained the flames and the situation is under control, according to officials on site. Fortunately, there were no reported fatalities among shoppers or staff at this time.

Conclusion

Next Cash and Carry is a Nigerian supermarket chain with stores in Lagos and Abuja. However, this week it became the site of a deadly fire that has killed at least 3 people and injured many more.

The cause of the fire is unknown, but it is assumed to have started somewhere in the electrical wiring system of the building. This is the first time a fire at a Next Cash and Carry has been reported as deadly.

The fire spread quickly because of the design of the building. The building had no fire exits and was packed tightly so there was little room for ventilation.

In order to prevent another fatal fire at Next Cash and Carry, it is important for those who live in Nigeria to be aware of fire safety. It is crucial that those who live in densely populated areas leave their homes as soon as a fire starts and do not stop to pack anything.


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