Firefighters in Ibadan saved property worth millions of naira on Sunday after a fire engulfed seven shops at BCGA along Gbekuba Road, Apata, Ibadan. The blaze, which began at approximately 3:06 a.m., was caused by electrical sparks that ignited nearby combustible materials, leading to rapid spread within a section of the row of shops.
Response by Firefighters
According to a statement from the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, a distress call was received via telephone, alerting the agency to the incident. Firefighters led by Chief Fire Superintendent (CFS) Adesina were immediately deployed to the scene. Upon arrival, they found that seven out of 30 shops had already been engulfed by flames and thick smoke.
The operatives launched a coordinated firefighting operation and successfully prevented the fire from spreading to adjoining shops and other parts of the building. The agency confirmed that no casualties were recorded, and the fire was completely extinguished before the team returned to the station at about 4:20 a.m.
Safety Recommendations
The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Mr. Moroof Adebayo Akinwande, urged residents and business owners to engage qualified technicians for electrical installations. He emphasized the importance of switching off and unplugging appliances after use. He also stressed the need for functional firefighting equipment in shops, homes, and commercial buildings to contain fire outbreaks at an early stage.
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