A devastating fire swept through a seven-flat building and two shops on Saturday at number five Ado Compound, Ado Street, Alfa Yahaya, Ilorin, Kwara State.
The incident, attributed to a power surge, resulted in the destruction of three flats and two shops before being brought under control by the prompt response of the Kwara State Fire Service.
Hassan Adekunle, the Head of the Department of Media and Publicity for the Kwara State Fire Service, revealed that the inferno, fueled by the power surge, was successfully extinguished by the efforts of the firefighting team.
Despite the challenges, the fire service managed to save other valuable properties from the ravaging flames.
The estimated value of the saved property is reported to be over forty-seven million naira, while the property lost in the blaze is valued at over twenty-three million naira.
Director of Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, expressed concern over the incident and urged citizens to adopt safety measures.
Specifically, he emphasized the importance of switching off electrical appliances before bedtime to minimize the risk of fire outbreaks in homes and offices.
“Saturday 23rd December, 2023. about 14:04hrs (02:04PM) fire gutted a building of about 7 flats and two shops as a result of power surge.”
“This incident took place at No. 5 Ado Compound, Ado Street Alfa Yahaya Ilorin, Ilorin West Local Government area Kwara State.”
“Three flats were affected in the building out of seven flats and two shops; however, the firemen were able to perform excellently well to minimize the damage, therefore other rooms in the building including many tangible properties were saved from the scattered fire.”
“The Director of Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa urged the citizens to always cultivate the habit of switching off their electrical appliances even before the bedtime, as this would help them to prevent the chances of fire outbreaks in their various homes, Offices and also help them to drastically reduce it.”
“Total Estimated property Saved is #47.4Million Naira and Total Estimated property Lost is #23.8Million Naira.”
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