Kwara Fire Service Identifies Cause of Fire that Affected Four-Bedroom Bungalow In Akerebiata

The Kwara State Fire Service has revealed the cause of the fire outbreak at a residence located at Number 6, Phase 1, off Baba-Soja Street, Akerebiata, in Ilorin East Local Government Area.

When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found a four-bedroom bungalow fully engulfed in flames. The team quickly sprang into action, containing the fire and rescuing a maid who was inside the building unharmed.

Hassan Adekunle, Head of Media and Publicity for the Kwara State Fire Service, explained that the delay in the emergency call allowed the fire to cause significant damage to the structure.

Upon investigation, it was discovered that the fire started when the maid attempted to light the gas cooker. After several unsuccessful attempts to ignite the matches, gas had accumulated in the kitchen, resulting in an explosion once the match finally struck, triggering the fire.

Prince Falade John, Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, expressed his sympathy to the victims and urged the public to adhere strictly to safety measures. He emphasized the importance of lighting matches before turning on gas appliances to prevent similar tragedies.

The statement

On Thursday, August 15, 2024, at approximately 10:42 AM, the Kwara State Fire Service received an emergency call regarding a fire outbreak at No. 6, Phase 1, off Baba-Soja Street, Akerebiata, Ilorin East Local Government.

The fire crew responded immediately, racing to the scene to prevent further destruction. Upon arrival, the firefighters encountered a bungalow with a four-bedroom flat fully engulfed in flames. 

Unfazed, the brave fire officers demonstrated their expertise by containing the fire and preventing it from spreading to adjacent buildings. Thanks to our swift and skilled intervention, the fire was eventually extinguished. Fortunately, the maid present in the building was unharmed; however, the entire structure was severely damaged due to the delayed emergency call.

During the investigation, it was discovered that the fire originated when the maid attempted to ignite the gas cooker. After several attempts to strike matches while the liquefied gas had already saturated the kitchen, the ignition finally occurred, causing an explosion that led to the fire.

The Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John, expressed his sympathy to those affected and urged the public to adhere strictly to safety precautions. He emphasized the importance of striking matches before turning on gas appliances to prevent similar incidents in the future.