Nigerian Breweries reports no loss of life following blaze at Aba facility

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Nigerian Breweries Plc says no casualties were recorded following a fire incident at an external warehouse facility in Aba, Abia.

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The company disclosed this in a corporate filing signed by its Company Secretary, Mr Uaboi Agbebaku, and released to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. on Friday.

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It said the incident occurred on Thursday at a leased warehouse located opposite its Aba brewery, noting that the facility was used for storing empty plastic crates.

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According to the company, the fire was promptly contained through the coordinated efforts of its emergency response team, with support from relevant government agencies.

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It also acknowledged the assistance of partners, including Oris Group and members of the host community, in managing the situation.

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Nigerian Breweries said the immediate impact of the incident was largely limited to the empty crates stored in the facility.

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It added that a detailed assessment and investigation into the cause of the fire were ongoing.

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The company, however, assured that operations at its Aba brewery, including production, logistics and sales, remained stable and were not affected by the incident.

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“No injuries or fatalities were recorded.

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“Operations at Aba Brewery, including production, logistics and sales, remain stable and unaffected.

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“Nigerian Breweries Plc remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence across its facilities,” it said.

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