A residential building in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, was engulfed in flames on Saturday morning, resulting in injuries to an 86-year-old man. The spokesperson for the Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, confirmed the incident in a statement released on the same day.
According to Adekunle, the fire broke out around noon in a 12-room building located on Afolayan Street. The blaze reportedly started while the octogenarian resident was cooking, and he temporarily stepped out, only to return to the sight of the fire.
“Upon arrival, they found a 12-room building with only one room affected, containing belongings and personal items that were lost to the inferno. The firefighters showcased their expertise, in containing the fire and preventing further damage to adjacent buildings”.
“Investigations revealed that an 86-year-old occupant had been cooking and momentarily stepped out to attend to someone. Upon returning, he discovered his apartment was on fire”.
“In a state of distress, he re-entered the burning apartment, possibly to retrieve belongings, and suffered injuries, including burns to the hair on his head. The injured man was promptly taken to the nearest hospital to receive treatment for his injuries.”
Firefighters swiftly responded to the scene and managed to contain the fire to one room, preventing it from spreading further to adjacent buildings. However, belongings and personal items within the affected room were lost to the inferno.
The Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John, expressed sympathy for the victim’s injuries and underscored the need for public awareness regarding fire safety measures.
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