Fire guts KwaraPoly residential quarters

One of the residential quarters of the Kwara State Polytechnic (Kwarapoly), Ilorin, was on Monday gutted by fire.

Nigerian Tribune gathered that the fire incident occurred at 03:17 pm at the institution’s quarters, involving three blocks of two-bedroom flats.

It was also learnt that the incident, caused by indiscriminate bush burning, affected the fascia boards of the residential blocks.

However, due to the quick response and timely intervention of the firefighters, the fire was successfully contained, and the quarters were saved from extensive damage.

The incident was confirmed by the public relations officer (PRO) of the state Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, who said that preliminary investigation revealed that the fire was caused by an unknown person who set an undergrowth on fire, which later spread to the fascia boards of the buildings.

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“The Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, CFS Alabi Muhammed, strongly advised the public to desist from indiscriminate bush burning, especially around residential and institutional facilities.

He emphasised that undergrowth fires can easily escalate into major structural fires, particularly during dry and windy conditions.

“The Director urged residents to promptly report suspicious activities and fire outbreaks to enable early intervention.

“The Kwara State Fire Service remains committed to protecting lives and property and calls on the public to cooperate in preventing avoidable fire incidents across the state.”