A tragic fire outbreak has claimed the life of an unidentified woman after a residential building belonging to a popular Uyo disc jockey, known as DJ Phantom, was engulfed in flames in the early hours of Tuesday, July 21.
According to reports, the incident occurred at the DJ’s residence along Ikpa Road in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, at approximately 5:30 a.m. The woman had reportedly accompanied DJ Phantom to his home after the two allegedly met at a nightclub earlier that night.
The cause of the fire has not yet been established, but the blaze is said to have spread rapidly through the building, destroying properties worth millions of naira.
Reports indicate that DJ Phantom survived the incident but sustained severe injuries during the fire. The woman, however, was reportedly trapped inside the building and could not escape before the flames consumed the property. She was pronounced dead after suffering fatal burns.
The heartbreaking incident has sparked reactions on social media, with many expressing condolences to the victim’s family while wishing DJ Phantom a speedy recovery. Others have called for a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the fire and whether any safety lapses contributed to the tragedy.
As of the time of writing, the identity of the deceased has not been officially released, and authorities have yet to issue a comprehensive statement on the circumstances surrounding the incident. Investigations are expected to establish the cause of the fire and any other relevant details.
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