Early morning fire destroys vehicles at Kwara motor park
A fire broke out at Sawmill Garage in Ilorin, Kwara State, damaging two vehicles before firefighters managed to control the situation. The incident happened in the early hours, prompting a quick response from the Kwara State Fire Service. Hassan Hakeem Adekunle, the Public Relations Officer, confirmed that a Toyota Sienna and an 18-seater bus were affected. The fire adds to a recent series of similar incidents in the state.
What happened
- The fire started at Sawmill Garage, Odo-Okun area, damaging a Toyota Sienna and an 18-seater commercial bus.
- Hassan Hakeem Adekunle said firefighters arrived quickly and contained the blaze, preventing further damage.
- The driver of the affected bus had parked after a long trip and was asleep when the fire started.
- People at the garage tried to move other vehicles away, but the Toyota Sienna parked nearby also caught fire.
- Alabi Muhammed, director of the Kwara State Fire Service, urged vehicle owners to check for electrical faults and maintain safe parking practices.
