Car fire at Kwara hotel linked to suspected wiring fault
A vehicle was destroyed in a fire at E-Phoenix Hotel, Tanke Junction, Ilorin South, Kwara State. Hassan Adekunle, Public Relations Officer of the Kwara State Fire Service, said firefighters quickly responded and contained the blaze. The fire mainly affected the engine compartment of a Honda Accord before it was extinguished. Alabi Muhammed, Director of the Fire Service, urged motorists to maintain their vehicles' electrical systems to prevent similar incidents.
What happened
- The Kwara State Fire Service responded to a fire outbreak at E-Phoenix Hotel, Tanke Junction, Ilorin South Local Government Area, Kwara State, on Wednesday, 29th April 2026, at 23:38hrs.
- The incident involved a Honda Accord vehicle with registration number DTH 753 AA, with the fire primarily affecting the engine compartment.
- Firefighters extinguished the fire by about 12:15am, preventing it from spreading to other vehicles and the hotel premises.
- Hassan Adekunle stated that preliminary findings suggest a spark from the vehicle’s wiring system may have triggered the fire.
- Alabi Muhammed advised motorists to regularly maintain and inspect vehicle wiring, avoid makeshift repairs, and keep firefighting equipment in their cars.
