The Rivers State Government, says the cause of the fire outbreak at Isiokpo street in D/line, which destroyed properties worth millions on Saturday, may not be unconnected with the activities of dealers on illegally refined petroleum products.
Commissioner for Energy and Natural Resources, Peter Medee said this in a chat with journalists, shortly after investigating the level of damage done by the fire.
He said investigation on the cause of the inferno has commenced, and that necessary actions would be taken once the report of the investigation is out.
Commanding Officer of the Federal Fire Service in the state, Abdullahi Alfa on his part, said investigation is on to ascertain the cause of the fire.
He also said the fire might be as a result of gas explosion because they suspect gas was stored in the building.
