Kwara Fire Service Contained Blaze from Solar Wiring Spark
On Tuesday, a fire broke out in a room at No. 38 Oluwalogbon Street, Ijooro area of Asa-Dam, Ilorin, Kwara State, due to a spark from solar wiring that ignited combustible materials. The Kwara State Fire Service received a distress call and arrived at the scene at 4:14 PM.
Firefighters immediately began operations to contain the fire, successfully preventing it from spreading to other parts of the building, which consists of approximately three-bedroom flats. The agency's Public Relations Officer, Hassan Adekunle, issued a statement detailing the incident.
Preliminary investigations confirmed that the fire was caused by the solar wiring. Chief Fire Officer Alabi Muhammed praised the firefighters for their quick response and advised property owners to engage qualified professionals for electrical and solar installations.
He emphasized the importance of regular maintenance of such installations to prevent fire incidents.
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