Fire damages part of Kwara residential building after power surge
A fire broke out in an eight-flat residential building at Oloje Phase 2 Housing Estate, Ilorin West, Kwara State. The blaze, reportedly caused by a power surge, affected the sitting room and dining area of the building. Hassan Adekunle, Head of Media and Publicity for the state Fire Service, confirmed the incident and said no casualties were recorded. Firefighters responded quickly, preventing the fire from spreading further.
What happened
- A fire affected parts of an eight-flat residential building at Oloje Phase 2 Housing Estate in Ilorin West, Kwara State.
- The incident was attributed to a power surge, according to Hassan Adekunle of the state Fire Service.
- The fire was contained to the sitting room and dining area, with no casualties reported.
- Firefighters responded promptly and stopped the fire from spreading to other flats and nearby properties.
- The Fire Service advised residents to switch off electrical appliances when not in use and maintain electrical installations to prevent similar incidents.
