Fire damages flats after children play with gas cylinder in Kwara
A fire broke out in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, after minors reportedly played with a cooking gas cylinder. The blaze affected part of a residential building, destroying two flats before firefighters could control it. Hassan Adekunle, the Public Relations Officer, confirmed that no injuries or casualties were recorded. Alabi Mohammed, Director of the Fire Service, advised parents to keep children away from flammable materials.
What happened
- The fire started when children played with a cooking gas cylinder while their parents were away.
- The incident occurred at Olayinka House along Ibrahim Taiwo Road in Omu-Aran, affecting a storey building with four flats.
- Two flats were destroyed before firefighters brought the situation under control.
- The children raised the alarm, and a passerby alerted emergency responders.
- Fire Service officials emphasized the importance of keeping children away from gas cylinders and reporting fire incidents promptly.
