Uganda fire

Fire outbreak destroys shops in Kwara

The Kwara State Fire Service has said it has contained a fire outbreak at Ile-Lodo Compound, Ikun Road, Etan Town, Ekiti Local Government Area of the State.

The incident, which happened on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 4 am., was reported to have been caused by a power surge

In a statement by the spokesperson of the Service, Hassan Adekunle said that the firefighters, while responding promptly to a distress call, met a fire engulfed in a shop in front of a 13-room residential building.

Adekunle said the devastating fire was contained by the men of the fire service after a rigorous effort to prevent it from spreading further.

However, the Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John, sympathized with the affected shop owner and prayed for restoring their losses. He also emphasized the critical importance of adhering to safety precautions.

Similar Posts

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.