Fire outbreak caused by 7-year-old boy playing with matches destroys building in Ilorin
The men of the Kwara State Fire Service have contained a fire incident in a three-bedroom apartment at behind Gospel faith Church Tiwadayo Community Michael Imodu Labour Studies, Ilorin South Local Government Area of the state.
The incident which occurred on Saturday, 26th April 2025, at about 2:30 pm, was caused by a Seven-year-old boy playing with matches, who inadvertently dropped a lit stick on a combustible material, igniting the flames.
A statement by the spokesperson of the fire service Hassan Hakeem Adekunle, said it received a distress call regarding a fire outbreak at the said location.
“Without hesitation, our gallant firefighters sprang into action, arriving swiftly at the scene to find one room in a Three-bedroom flats engulfed in flames. Through sheer expertise and technical precision, the team worked fervently to contain the fire, ensuring it did not spread to other bedrooms or nearby buildings. Thanks to their exceptional skill and coordination, only one bedroom was affected.
“The Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, commended the firefighters for their swift and tactical response. He urged the public to prioritize fire safety and advised parents to keep matches away from children, emphasizing that a single matchstick could destroy an entire building,” the statement added
