The Bauchi State Fire Service has called on residents of the state to be cautious and always adhere to preventive measures against fire outbreaks.
The Public Relations Officer, Mr Mohammed Bature, made the call while speaking with newsmen in Bauchi on Wednesday.
He gave the admonition while speaking on the fire incident at Yelwan Kagadama, in the Bauchi metropolis, on Sunday.
Newspot recalls that the fire gutted a five-bedroom flat, where some property were destroyed, without loss of lives.
“At exactly 12.30 p.m. on that day, a telephone call was received in the control room that there was a fire outbreak at Yalwan Kagadama in the Bauchi metropolis.
“Upon arrival, the firemen found the building ablaze and immediately began firefighting efforts to contain and extinguish the flames by showcasing their expertise.
“The cause of the fire was unknown but we urge the residents of Bauchi to be very cautious and always adhere to preventive measures against fire outbreak by switching off all electrical appliances when not in use.
“They shouldn’t leave cooking unattended to, especially when a frying pan is on even for a minute; avoid uncontrolled refuse or bush burning and keep matches or lighters out of the reach of children,” he said.
