Firefighter injured during Kwara polytechnic fire response
A firefighter was seriously injured while tackling a fire at the Kwara State Polytechnic gate in Ilorin. The blaze affected several container shops before being contained by the Kwara State Fire Service. Hassan Adekunle, the service's Head of Media and Publicity, said the fire was caused by a power surge. The incident highlights the risks firefighters face and the importance of safety measures at emergency scenes.
What happened
- A firefighter was injured when a vehicle lost control and rammed into him during a fire response at the Kwara State Polytechnic.
- The fire involved 15 container shops, with three shops directly affected before firefighters contained the blaze.
- Hassan Adekunle stated that a power surge ignited combustible materials, causing the fire.
- The injured firefighter received immediate medical attention.
- Prince Falade John, Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, urged motorists to be cautious around emergency scenes and advised shop owners to install surge protectors and ensure proper wiring.
