Fire Guts Building, Destroys Property Worth N27.8m in Ilorin

Fire Outbreak at file Oba-Ologun ita-Amadu Ilorin, Ilorin West Local Government Area, Kwara State has destroyed property worth over N27.8million

This is contained in a statement signed by Hassan Adekunle,  the Head of Department, Media and Publicity, Kwara State Fire Service and made available to newsmen in Ilorin on Saturday.

He said on Friday 3rd November, 2023. about 17:00hrs (05:00 PM) fire gutted a building of about two flats and six rooms as a result of a power surge.

“Upon receiving the distress call Kwara State Fire Service promptly mobilized its firefighting team to the scene.

“The firefighters arrived at the location and swiftly initiated firefighting operations to suppress the flames and prevent the fire from spreading further. Through the use of specialized equipment and firefighting techniques, the fire service personnel worked diligently to bring the situation under control.

“Six rooms were affected in the building, however, the firemen were able to perform excellently well to minimize the damage, therefore other flats in the building including many tangible properties were saved from the scathed fire, ” he added.

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 bedtime.

He said that this would help them to prevent the chances of fire outbreaks in their various homes, and also help them to drastically reduce it.

Total Estimated property Saved is #43.3 million Naira and the Total Estimated property Lost is #27.8 million Naira.

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