A fire broke out in a room of a residential building on Oluwalogbon Street, Ijooro area of Asa-Dam, Ilorin, Kwara State, on Tuesday, after a spark from solar wiring reportedly ignited combustible materials.
The Kwara State Fire Service said it received a distress call concerning the incident and arrived at the scene at about 4:14pm.
According to the service, firefighters immediately began efforts to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to other parts of the building.
The agency’s Public Relations Officer, Hassan Adekunle, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday and made available to The PUNCH in Ilorin.
The statement read, “The building comprises approximately three-bedroom flats, and the fire affected one of the rooms.
“Our firefighters swiftly commenced firefighting operations and successfully contained the fire, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the building.”
The fire service said a preliminary investigation indicated that a spark from the solar wiring ignited combustible materials in the affected room.
The Chief Fire Officer, Alabi Muhammed, commended the firefighters for their prompt response and urged residents to pay greater attention to the safety of their solar and electrical installations.
“Property owners should engage qualified professionals for electrical and solar installations and ensure that damaged or faulty wiring is promptly attended to in order to prevent fire outbreaks,” Muhammed advised.
The service also called for regular maintenance of solar and electrical installations, noting that the incident underscored the risks associated with faulty or improperly installed wiring.
It reaffirmed its commitment to responding promptly to emergencies and protecting lives and property across the state.
