Kwara Fire averts major disaster in Ilorin

Men of the Kwara State Fire Service on Sunday saved a block of 10 shops, with two shops ablaze in Ilorin, the state capital.
At about 4:09pm, the firefighters crew promptly departed from the station upon receiving the call.
Upon arrival, the firefighters immediately began efforts to extinguish the fire and minimize further damage. However, their progress was impeded by challenges with the electricity supply from IBEDC (Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company).
Hassan Hakeem, Head of Media for the Kwara State Fire Service, contacted IBEDC’s control room to request the shutdown of the Unity feeder, enabling the firefighters to effectively combat the blaze.
The shops affected by the fire were identified as a phone and gadget shop, as well as a boutique shop.
Subsequent investigation revealed that the fire was caused by a power surge.
Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John, emphasized the importance of public safety awareness in light of this incident.