A minor fire incident occurred at the Federal Ministry of Works headquarters in Abuja on Friday, causing no injuries or casualties.
Cause of the Fire
The incident, confirmed by Director of Press and Public Relations Mohammed A. Ahmed, was attributed to a spark from a faulty circuit breaker in the electrical control room on the ground floor of Block A.
Quick Response
The Federal Fire Service team, led by Station Commander Kekai Bekebi, swiftly responded and contained the fire using fire extinguishers. Staff were safely evacuated, and no documents were lost.
Response and Aftermath
Aliyu Abdullahi, Director of Human Resource Management, commended staff for their conduct during the incident. Maintenance staff have begun cleaning up debris, and normal activities have resumed.
Key Points
- Time of incident: 11:30 am
- Location: Block A, ground floor, electrical control room
- Cause: Faulty circuit breaker
- No injuries or casualties reported
- No documents lost
- Swift response by Federal Fire Service
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Source: Vanguard.
