Reexamination of fire outbreak and its consequences on real properties in onitsha megapolise, remedy and key forward (real estate perspective)

The most critical urban disaster facing developing country is fire outbreak; this menace can be natural or manmade in any case, the end product of fire spread is usually devastating to both real property occupier and owner. This study focused on reexamination on fire outbreak and its effect on realproperty in Onitsha megapolise. Within the last decade urban fire spread has been reoccurring at a tragic rate in the study area; identifying the cause and coming up with best approach for preventing this occurrence was the motivation behind the study. This study reviewed other related literatures as to carve out its niche and consolidate the researchers’philosophy. Data generated for this study was achieved through the consultation of related academic materials and well-structured questionnaire. Data was analyzedusing SPSS version 23 and Microsoft Excel, presentation was simplified to the minutest form in other to carry the general audience along considering the nature of the research and its impact to the study area. Recommendation was gearing towards the best approach in mitigating fire outbreak not only to the study area but to southeast geopolitical zone and Nigeria at large. The study also emphasize on the need for government to revamp existing firestation by equipping them with latest fire service facilities. Related professional bodies should lead a sensitization campaigns so as to inform the public on measures of bringing fire outbreak to a check.