The Kaduna State Fire Service has said that it recorded 51 fire outbreaks in January, 2024.
The Director of the service, Mr Paul Aboi, who disclosed this on Wednesday, said the incidents were recorded in Kafanchan, Zaria and Kaduna metropolitan areas.
Aboi said that the service saved property worth about N7.5m, while property worth N2.6bn were destroyed by fire within the period under review, noting that there was no loss of life or injury from the incidents.
Aboi explained that the causes of the fires included bush burning, carelessness and improper use of electrical appliances.
He added that two of their trucks were vandalised by some juveniles: “On Tuesday morning, in broad daylight, four juveniles who were at the fire department to fetch water vandalised parts from our fire trucks; rendering them immobile. The vandals have been handed over to the police.” (NAN)
