Tag: #FireSafety
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FIRE RISKS ON THE RISE: EXPERT WARNS KWARA TRANSPORT WORKERS TO UP SAFETY GAME
Dr. Olubunmi Aderibigbe of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital is sounding the alarm on the growing threat of fires on roads and in homes, urging Kwara’s National Union of Road Transport Workers to take fire safety seriously before more lives and property are lost. Recalling a recent burnt fuel tanker experience, Dr. Aderibigbe called out…
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KANO GOVT, NEMA DELIVER RELIEF TO 357 FIRE DISASTER VICTIMS
The Kano State Government teamed up with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide much-needed relief materials to 357 victims of recent fire disasters. Beneficiaries include residents from communities in Kibiya Local Government Area and traders affected at Fatima Simra Multipurpose Market in Nassarawa. Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Alhaji Adamu Aliyu-Kibiya, praised NEMA for…
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KANO MARKET FIRE WIPES OUT 529 STALLS — LUCKILY, NO ONE HURT
A fire broke out on Wednesday at Shuwaki Market in Gari, Kano, destroying 529 temporary stalls about half the market’s total. The Kano Fire Service sprang into action after getting an alert at 3:25 p.m., rushing firefighters and trucks to stop the blaze from spreading. Thankfully, no lives were lost. The fire’s cause? Careless behavior…
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FEDERAL FIRE SERVICE LAUNCHES TASK FORCE TO AUDIT BUILDINGS FOR FIRE SAFETY
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has set up a special task force to inspect public and private buildings nationwide to boost fire safety and prevent disasters. FFS Controller General Samuel Olumode says this move shows their commitment to proactive risk management amid rising fire outbreaks in Nigeria. The task force will map buildings, assess fire…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDEMNS AFRILAND BUILDING FIRE, OFFERS CONDOLENCES TO VICTIMS
Urges vigilance and praises swift emergency response after tragic Lagos fire. President Bola Tinubu expressed sympathy to victims and affected organizations including FIRS, United Capital, and UBA following the Afriland Building fire in Lagos. He commended emergency responders for their quick action and called for improved safety measures to prevent future incidents, while praying for…
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FIRE DESTROYS SHOPS AT KARA MARKET, KWARA; FIRE SERVICE BLAMES NEGLIGENCE
A fire broke out at Kara Market in Ajase-Ipo, Kwara State, early Wednesday, destroying 28 shops. The blaze, which started around 1:35 a.m., was linked to negligence after a shop owner failed to fully extinguish a cooking fire, allowing flames to spread rapidly. The Kwara Fire Service praised their quick response that saved hundreds of…
