Early morning fire damages shops in Ilorin
A fire broke out in a building with shops and a residential flat in Ilorin, Kwara State. The blaze, suspected to be caused by a power surge, affected one shop before firefighters intervened. The Kwara State Fire Service responded quickly and prevented further damage. Authorities are urging residents and business owners to take safety precautions to avoid similar incidents.
What happened
- The fire occurred at No. 28 Ijoro Street, off Asa-Dam Road, affecting a building with a two-bedroom flat and seven shops.
- Only one shop was damaged before firefighters contained the blaze.
- Items lost in the fire included grinding machines, foodstuffs, and other valuables.
- Preliminary investigations by the Kwara State Fire Service suggest a power surge ignited combustible materials in the shop.
- Alabi Muhammed, the fire service director, advised installing surge protectors and fire extinguishers, and avoiding overloaded electrical outlets.
