There was a fire outbreak at the College of Health Sciences of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi, on Thursday night.
A source said a building which is in the Physiology department of the institution was totally razed by fire.
It was, however, gathered that the fire was stopped from extending to other buildings as it was immediately attacked and put off.
So far, there has been no explanation as to the cause of the fire.
A senior official of the institution who confirmed the incident said an investigation was still on to unravel the mystery.
Though the fire destroyed the building and some properties within it, no life was reported lost in the incident.
