Kwara State Fire Service has averted a major fire outbreak at Radio Nigeria Harmony FM in Idofian, Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state.
In a statement, the Head of Media and Publicity of the service, Hassan Adekunle, said the fire started from the generator house, posing a serious threat to the main station building.
He explained that firefighters successfully contained the blaze and prevented it from spreading to the broadcasting facilities, thereby averting what could have been a major communication disaster.
According to the statement, preliminary investigation reveals that the fire was triggered by a spark from the generator battery, which ignited combustible materials within the generator room.
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