Fire service says power surge sparked Ilorin shop fire
A fire broke out at No. 61, Ita-Ogunbo area, Pakata Road, Ilorin, affecting a shop in a building with eight rooms and five shops. The Kwara State Fire Service responded quickly, containing the fire and preventing it from spreading further. According to Hassan Adekunle, the fire was caused by a power surge that ignited materials in the shop. The agency is urging residents to use proper electrical installations and take safety precautions.
What happened
- The Kwara State Fire Service attributed the fire to a power surge at No. 61, Ita-Ogunbo area, Pakata Road, Ilorin.
- Only one shop in a building of eight rooms and five shops was affected, thanks to the swift intervention of firefighters.
- Hassan Adekunle stated that the fire was ignited by combustible materials after the power surge.
- The agency advised residents and business owners to use standard electrical installations and install surge protectors.
- CFS Alabi Muhammed emphasized the importance of portable fire extinguishers and urged the public to remain vigilant.
