Official: Kaduna recorded 6 deaths from 114 fire outbreaks in January

114 fire outbreaks and six deaths were recorded in Kaduna in January 2022, the Kaduna State Fire Service said on Thursday.

The State Fire Service, Mr Paul Aboi, Director, said that the fire outbreaks occurred in Kaduna, Zaria and Kafanchan.

Aboi said that the service rescued four persons unharmed, while eight sustained injuries from the fire.

“The service saved property worth about N3.4 billion, while others worth N785 million were destroyed within the period under review,’’ he said.

Aboi said the outbreaks were caused by carelessness and improper use of electrical appliances and urged residents to take preventive measures to avert fire disasters.

The director said that the service was doing its best to reduce fire outbreaks by educating residents on fire safety measures.

According to him, residents need to be extra careful during the dry season because fire outbreaks occur more during the period.