{
  "id": 20209618,
  "title": "Fire service raises alarm over solar inverter safety after Taraba inferno",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/fire-service-raises-alarm-over-solar-inverter-safety-after-taraba",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T17:43:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/15/fire-service-raises-alarm-over-solar-inverter-safety-after-taraba-inferno/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Fire Service, FFS, in Taraba State, has issued a warning to residents about the potential dangers of solar inverters, batteries and electrical connections to prevent fire outbreaks. The command emphasized the importance of proper installation, regular inspections and maintenance of these components to reduce the risk of fire emergencies. They advised the public to promptly report any fire incidents to enable firefighters to respond swiftly and minimize loss of lives and property.\n\nThe advisory came after a fire outbreak at a residential building in the Sabon Layi area of Jalingo, which the FFS successfully controlled on Sunday. The Public Relations Officer of the command, Abdulwahab Bello, revealed that the incident was reported to the Control Room by a firefighter, ASF II Buhari Umar, leading to the immediate deployment of firefighting resources.\n\nThe fire, believed to have been caused by a solar inverter, affected an estimated area of 100 by 80 metres at a residence belonging to Mustapha Saleh. A post-fire inspection confirmed that the fire had been completely extinguished, with no lives lost or injuries recorded. However, the fire resulted in property damage valued at approximately N15 million, while the damaged property was estimated at N2.5 million.\n\nFollowing the successful extinguishing of the fire, the firefighting crew returned safely to their station. The FFS reiterated the necessity for residents to observe fire safety precautions, especially during the installation and maintenance of solar power systems, in order to prevent avoidable fire incidents.",
  "summary": "The Federal Fire Service, FFS, Taraba State Command, has urged residents to ensure proper installation, regular inspection and maintenance of solar inverters, batteries and electrical connections to prevent fire outbreaks. The Command also advised members of the public to report fire emergencies promptly to enable firefighters to respond swiftly and minimise the loss of lives […] Fire service…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}