A fire outbreak in the early hours of Sunday partially destroyed a commercial-residential building in Ilorin, Kwara State, leaving property worth thousands of naira damaged.
The incident, which occurred around 4:56 a.m., affected a building located at No. 28 Ijoro Street, off Asa-Dam Road. The structure comprises a two-bedroom apartment and seven adjoining shops.
According to the Kwara State Fire Service, only one of the shops was directly impacted by the fire, thanks to the swift intervention of firefighters who prevented the blaze from spreading to other parts of the building.
Items destroyed in the affected shop include grinding machines, foodstuffs, and other valuable goods.
The agency’s Public Relations Officer, Hassan Adekunle, disclosed that preliminary findings point to a power surge as the cause of the fire, which ignited combustible materials within the shop.
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Reacting to the incident, the Director of the Fire Service, Alabi Muhammed, urged residents and business owners to prioritize safety measures.
He advised the installation of surge protectors, avoidance of overloading electrical outlets, and regular inspection of electrical systems.
He also stressed the importance of keeping portable fire extinguishers readily available to help contain fires before they escalate.
The fire service reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property, noting that the incident is part of a growing pattern of recent fire outbreaks in Ilorin.
Just last week, a vehicle was destroyed by fire at a hotel in Ilorin South, while another shop fire was recorded along Pakata Road in April.
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