A fire outbreak suspected to have been caused by an overheating solar panel system has damaged a room in a five-bedroom residential building in the Oke-Boda, Asaka area of Awe, Oyo State.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, after the Oyo State Fire Services Agency (OYSFA) received a distress call at about 11:41 a.m.
According to the agency, firefighters led by Fire Officer II Yisau Opeyemi arrived at the scene and discovered that the first room on the right side of the building was already engulfed in flames.
The firefighting team immediately deployed its equipment and successfully contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to other rooms and sections of the building.
Preliminary investigations reportedly indicated that overheating from the solar panel system ignited combustible materials inside the affected room.
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Fortunately, no casualties were recorded during the incident. The firefighters returned safely to their station at approximately 1:41 p.m. after completing the operation.
The Special Adviser on Fire Reform and Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Hon. Dr Moroof Akinwande, urged residents to prioritise fire safety in their homes and workplaces.
He also advised households and business owners to install fire extinguishers to help tackle fire outbreaks at their early stages before they escalate.
The agency further encouraged members of the public to report fire incidents promptly and provide accurate location details to ensure a swift emergency response.
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