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Fire guts two flats in Gombe, destroys N80m property

From The Punch · () English

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Fire gutted two residential flats at Yalenguruza Quarters in Gombe State, destroying property valued at approximately N80 million.
  • The Federal Fire Service responded promptly, extinguishing the blaze and preventing it from spreading to other properties, saving an estimated N150 million.
  • No casualties were recorded in the incident, and the fire service urged residents to observe fire safety measures and report incidents quickly.

A fire outbreak at Yalenguruza Quarters in Gombe State has resulted in the destruction of property estimated at N80 million. The incident, which occurred at two residential flats opposite MacConnels Hotel, prompted a swift response from the Federal Fire Service, Gombe State Command.

the command received a distress call about the incident at 3:03pm and mobilised its FFS 215 Multipurpose Water Tender from the ATM Fire Station five minutes later.

— ASF MB Mu’azuDetails of the Federal Fire Service's response to the fire.

Firefighters received a distress call at 3:03 p.m. and mobilized a water tender from the ATM Fire Station within five minutes. Upon arrival at 3:15 p.m., they found the fire had engulfed two separate flats, comprising multiple rooms. The crew immediately began firefighting operations, successfully extinguishing the blaze using a medium jet. Their prompt intervention prevented the fire from spreading, saving an estimated N150 million worth of property.

the crew immediately commenced firefighting operations and eventually extinguished the blaze using a medium jet supplied from the water tender.

— ASF MB Mu’azuDescribing the firefighting efforts at the scene.

The operation was led by ASF I. Gambo Mohammed, with ASFII Mu’azu Tagwai as the driver, supported by personnel from the Gombe State Fire Service and officers from the Nigeria Police Force, Gona Division. After the fire was completely put out, an inspection confirmed no further threats. The fire service personnel and equipment returned to the station by 5:38 p.m.

the prompt intervention of the firefighters prevented the fire from spreading and helped save property estimated at N150m.

— ASF MB Mu’azuHighlighting the success of the fire service's intervention.

No casualties were reported in the incident. The Federal Fire Service used the occasion to urge residents to remain vigilant and adhere to basic fire safety measures in residential buildings. They also advised the public to report any fire incidents promptly to the nearest fire station to ensure swift action and minimize loss of life and property.

The Federal Fire Service, Gombe State Command, has successfully contained a fire outbreak involving two residential flats at Yalenguruza Quarters, opposite MacConnels Hotel, Gombe State.

— ASF MB Mu’azuOfficial confirmation of the fire containment.
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