Fire destroys property worth ₦15m in Gombe estate
A fire outbreak has destroyed property estimated at ₦15 million at a residence in Hashidu Estate, Gombe State, while firefighters rescued valuables worth about ₦20 million. The Federal Fire Service, Gombe State Command, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, by its Public Relations Officer, MB Muazu. According to the statement, the fire started […] Fire destroys property worth ₦15m in…
A devastating fire has razed property valued at ₦15 million in the Hashidu Estate area of Gombe State, but the valiant efforts of firefighters managed to rescue items worth around ₦20 million. This alarming incident came to light on Monday, as the Federal Fire Service, Gombe State Command, reported in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, MB Muazu.
The fire ignited at roughly 4:38 pm, causing the firefighters to hasten from their station, arriving on the scene just two minutes later, at 4:45 pm. They promptly initiated measures to curb the flames. Preliminary findings suggest an electrical fault as the potential catalyst for this unfortunate event. The command firmly stated that no lives were lost and there were no injuries among the personnel during the incident.
They have also emphasized educating residents on the risks associated with plugging numerous electrical devices into a single socket and the importance of utilizing top-notch electrical equipment to avert fire outbreaks. The Federal Fire Service, Gombe State Command, has issued a stern warning to the residents.
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