A fire outbreak in the early hours of Saturday affected a six-room bungalow at Danialu Alapata Compound in the Gaa Akabi area of Ilorin, Kwara State.
The incident occurred at about 2:11 a.m., and was contained by operatives of the Kwara State Fire Service, preventing further spread.
In a statement on Saturday, the Public Relations Officer of the service, Hassan Hakeem Adekunle, said only two of the six rooms were severely affected.
“The incident involved a bungalow comprising about six rooms, out of which two rooms were affected by the fire.
“Through the swift efforts of the firefighters, the blaze was contained, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the building and nearby properties,” he said
He said preliminary findings showed the fire was caused by a power surge.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the fire was caused by a power surge, which ignited combustible materials within the affected rooms,” he added.
The Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Alabi Muhammed, urged residents to take precautionary measures.
“Residents should ensure the installation of surge protectors, avoid overloading electrical systems, and conduct regular inspections of wiring by qualified professionals,” he said.
He also advised residents to switch off electrical appliances when not in use and report fire incidents promptly.
The service reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and property.
Recent fire incidents have been recorded across the state, including a March 12 fire at Owode Market in Offa that destroyed six shops and goods worth millions of naira.
A 10-room building was also razed at Aata Compound, Ilorin, on Tuesday, while another fire affected a shop at Akolapo Plaza on Wednesday.
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