The Federal Fire Service (FFS), Gombe State Command, has successfully contained a fire outbreak at a residential building in Hashidu Estate, Gombe State, saving property estimated at ₦20 million.
The incident occurred on Monday after the command received a distress call at about 4:38 p.m. Firefighters from the ATM Fire Operations Base were immediately mobilised and arrived at the scene seven minutes later.
According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASF MB Muazu, the firefighting team, led by DSF Ali Kidams, deployed a multipurpose water tender and extinguished the blaze using a medium water jet.
Preliminary investigations suggested that an electrical fault may have triggered the fire. Although property valued at approximately ₦15 million was destroyed, the swift intervention of the firefighters prevented further damage, saving assets estimated at ₦20 million.
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Fortunately, no casualties were recorded during the incident. A supporting team from the Mega Park Fire Station also assisted in the operation.
The Fire Service confirmed that a follow-up inspection showed the fire had been completely extinguished, with no further signs of combustion. The firefighters and their equipment returned safely to their station at about 5:50 p.m.
Following the incident, the command urged residents to observe electrical safety measures, including avoiding overloaded sockets, using standard electrical appliances, repairing faulty wiring through qualified electricians and switching off appliances when not in use.
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