Firefighters save 55 people from inferno in Kano
The Federal Fire Service says it saved 55 lives and property worth N8.7 billion from 433 incidents in Kano last year.
Kazeem Sholadoye, the command’s comptroller in Kano, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
He said that 19 persons lost their lives due to fire outbreaks, road accidents, and others, while property worth N263 million was destroyed by fire in 2025.
Mr Sholadoye said the service responded to 21 emergency calls and 107 false alarms within the period under review.
Mr Sholadoye urged residents of the state to handle fire with care and switch off electrical appliances before going out to prevent unforeseen circumstances.
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