By ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU; Editing by BASIRAT MEMUDU
The Kwara State Fire Service has averted the total destruction of a fourteen (14) rooms storey building at Elesinla Compound, in Ilorin West Local Government Area.
In a statement, the Head Media Unit of the service, Hassan Adekunle says the incident involved a storey building comprising about fourteen (14) rooms, out of which four (4) rooms were affected by the fire.
According to it, upon arrival, firefighters swiftly commenced firefighting operations and successfully brought the fire under control, preventing it from spreading to the remaining rooms and adjoining properties.
It says preliminary investigation revealed that the fire was caused by a power surge, which ignited combustible materials within the affected section of the building.
The Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Alabi Muhammed, advised residents to ensure that their buildings are fitted with standard electrical installations and surge protection devices to guard against electrical fluctuations.
