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Eleven people killed in Kaduna’s 323 fire outbreaks

The Kaduna State Fire Service recorded 323 fire outbreaks and 11 deaths in 2024.

• January 24, 2025
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The Kaduna State Fire Service recorded 323 fire outbreaks and 11 deaths in 2024.

The director of the state fire service, Paul Aboi, gave the figures in an interview on Friday in Kaduna.

He said that the fire incidents occurred in Kafanchan, Zaria, and Kaduna metropolitan areas.

Mr Aboi added that the service rescued six people unhurt from the incidents, while 29 others sustained injuries.

“The service saved property worth about N21 billion from destruction, while property worth N3.5 billion got destroyed within the period under review,’’ he said.

The director listed the causes of the fires as bush burning, carelessness, and improper use of electrical appliances.

“We believe that the advocacy being embarked upon by the state government and other stakeholders will help to correct the anomaly and ultimately reduce fire incidents to the barest minimum,” he said.

Mr Aboi said the service also tried to reduce fire outbreaks by unveiling a comprehensive fire prevention and inspection initiative.

He also said the service was embarking on the renewal of fire safety certificates across business premises in the state.

“Although we cannot totally eradicate fire outbreaks, we are trying to minimise them and reduce the negative effects on people and the economy,” said Mr Aboi.

He encouraged the public to take necessary precautions and call the fire service in case of any fire outbreak.

(NAN)

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