A devastating fire swept through a row of shops in Ibadan, Oyo State, destroying three shops and damaging property worth millions of naira. The blaze, which occurred on Sunday morning, is believed to have been caused by the burning of refuse unattended to by the occupants of the premises.
Details of the Incident
1. Location: The fire occurred behind a branch of the First City Monument Bank, Dugbe in Ibadan.
2. Time: The blaze began around midnight.
3. Cause: Burning of refuse unattended to by the occupants of the premises.
4. Damage: Three shops were destroyed, while 13 others were saved by the state fire services.
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Response from Authorities
The General Manager of the state fire services, Yemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incident and stressed the importance of proper waste disposal and fire safety measures. “We received a phone call around 12:25 am on Sunday, and our personnel were quickly deployed to the scene. We were able to restrict the fire from spreading to other nearby property and educated the people on the ground on the proper ways of preventing fire during the harmattan and how to control it at an incipient stage.”
Warning Against Indiscriminate Burning
Akinyinka warned against indiscriminate burning of refuse and bush, adding that “undergrowth should be totally avoided in our community.” This incident highlights the need for increased awareness and vigilance to prevent such disasters in the future.
