Power Surge Sparks Devastating Fire In Ilorin, 25 Shops Damaged

Power Surge Sparks Devastating Fire In Ilorin, 25 Shops Damaged

At least 25 shops were damaged after a fire engulfed a building early Saturday in Ilorin, Kwara State. Reports indicate the blaze began around 2:39 a.m. near the Adeta roundabout.Hassan Adekunle, spokesperson for the fire service, noted that firefighters arrived to find about 25 shops consumed…CONTINUE READING…

by flames. Due to their quick response, the fire was contained, limiting damage to three shops, including one selling soft drinks and alcohol. Initial investigations suggest a power surge sparked the blaze.

Kwara State Fire Service Director, Prince John Falade Olumuyiwa, expressed his condolences to affected shop owners, urging the public to prioritize safety by unplugging electrical devices when not in use.

Just a week prior, a fire destroyed several shops at Ajah Market in Lagos. The blaze broke out around 9 p.m., with Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) personnel, led by Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, swiftly containing it to prevent further damage.