A six-month-old baby was rescued alive from a fire outbreak that engulfed part of a residential building in Ogbomoso North Local Government Area of Oyo State on Saturday night.
The incident occurred at Olomi Compound around 8:38 p.m., when a fire broke out on the ground floor of a private one-storey building containing three rooms.
Eyewitnesses attributed the fire to a gas leak that was left unattended, causing flames to spread through part of the building.
Confirming the development on Sunday, the Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Fire Reform and Chairman of the Fire Services Reform, Morrof Akinwande, said the Oyo State Fire Service received a distress call from a resident, Mr. Abiodun Mayowa, who reported the incident.
Akinwande said firefighters responded immediately after receiving the alert.
“At about 8:38 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026, our office received a distress call from Mr. Abiodun Mayowa informing us of a fire incident at Olomi Compound in Ogbomoso,” he said.
“Firefighters led by PFS II Oluwaleye were promptly deployed to the scene. On arrival, they discovered that the ground floor of a private one-storey residential building was already engulfed in flames.”
According to him, the emergency responders quickly commenced firefighting operations and succeeded in containing the blaze before it could spread to the upper floor and nearby properties.
“The crew acted swiftly to extinguish the fire and prevented further damage to adjoining structures. During the operation, a baby aged about six months was rescued alive from the burning building,” Akinwande stated.
He added that preliminary findings indicated that the fire was caused by an unattended gas leak.
Following the incident, fire service officials conducted a safety awareness session for residents and sympathisers at the scene, educating them on measures to prevent similar occurrences.
Akinwande urged members of the public to prioritise fire safety by ensuring proper installation and routine maintenance of liquefied petroleum gas cylinders and gas appliances.
“Residents should regularly inspect their gas systems and ensure they are in good condition. We also encourage the installation of appropriate fire extinguishers in homes, offices and business premises to enhance preparedness in the event of emergencies,” he added.
No casualty was recorded in the incident, while the rescued infant was reported safe.
