A fire outbreak which occurred Friday afternoon at the Kano State Emergency Management Agency store destroyed properties worth N18.5 million.

The Executive Secretary SEMA, Saleh Jili, confirmed the outbreak while briefing journalists in Kano on Friday.

He said that the incident occurred on Friday at about 1:00 p.m. at Mariri SEMA store, where relief materials to assist victims of fire and flood disaster were packed.

According to him, at First Lady School situated close to the store, a bush burning led to the destruction of three classes, then later extended to the store.

Items destroyed include 450 pieces of mattrasses, 450 pieces of pillows, 655 cartons of children and adult pampers.

Other items burnt include 10 cartons of Dettol, 10 cartons of detergent, 10 cartons of Izal, Grinding machines, Sewing machines, Vulcanizing machines and Mosquito nets, among others, worth N18.5 million.

“Our officials will assess the damages and cost for onward submission to the government for assistance”.

He appealed to the general public and school authorities to be careful with bush burning, and to switch off electricals when going out or before going to bed.

(NAN)