Fire damages vehicles and power house at Oyo filling station
A fire broke out at a filling station in the Kara area of Kishi, Irepo Local Government Area of Oyo State, destroying property worth millions of naira. The blaze engulfed three vehicles and a community power house before firefighters arrived. Moroof Akinwande, Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Fire Reform, confirmed the incident and praised the quick response of the fire service. No casualties were reported, but the incident highlights the importance of fire safety at commercial premises.
What happened
- The fire started after an explosion in the power house, which ignited nearby combustible materials and spread to adjoining property.
- Three vehicles—a Volvo truck, a Golf 3 car, and an empty DAF truck—were destroyed in the incident.
- Moroof Akinwande stated that firefighters arrived promptly and prevented the fire from spreading to the main filling station and nearby buildings.
- No casualties were recorded, but property worth millions of naira was lost.
- Akinwande urged filling station owners to prioritise fire safety measures and advised residents to report fire outbreaks using the agency’s emergency lines.
