Fifteen speedboats has reportedly been destroyed after a cigarette stub sparked fire.

The incident happened on Sunday, December 19 after about 11pm in the evening near a filling station in Delta State. HGS Media Plus gathered.

The fire was said to have razed down a section of the Miller Waterside along the NPA Road in Warri, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State.

It was gathered that a cigarette reportedly caused the fire after being thrown carelessly near the filling station.

The fire was said to have damaged properties before arrival of firefighters.

One Mr Stillbert, the Chairman of the Boat Owners Union at the Miller Jetty, said the incident was unfortunate, adding that the Delta State Government sympathizes with the victims.

The Chairman of Warri South Local Government Council, Dr Michael Tidi have launched an investigation to unravel the cause of the fire. He asked that residents be cautious this dry season to avoid fire incidents.

Or11:
The irony, fire by the water side

RichDad1:
Smoking kills.

HumphreyGspot:

The Chairman of Warri South Local Government Council, Dr Michael Tidi have launched an investigation to unravel the cause of the fire . He asked that residents be cautious this dry season to avoid fire incidents.

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15 Speedboats Destroyed As Cigarette Stub Sparks Fire In Delta

Funkyswagzz:


Oga the surprising thing is ppl will believe the garbage. Like how did they arrive at such stupid conclusion?

Funkyswagzz:


Oga the surprising thing is ppl will believe the garbage. Like how did they arrive at such stupid conclusion?

tutudesz:

Because the fire started around the area were boy's smoke weed

Funkyswagzz:


Im tried of this stupid country abeg.. do u know what it takes for cigarette bud to cause fire in a petro station? So it means the guy was actually smoking in the petro station and carelessly tossed the cigarette there. You now tell me that no one saw it buh was able say it was cigarette bud. Like how does that sound to you?

tutudesz:

The spot were they smoke is near the filling station. We tried putting out the fire, but because of the petrol and wood from the sawmill, it was very hard.

nullbyte:
Smoking is dangerous to your health

RichDad1:
Smoking kills.