The Federal Fire Service, Gombe State Command, has contained a fire outbreak at a residential building in Hashidu Estate, Gombe, saving property estimated at N20m.
The incident occurred on Monday, following a distress call received by the command’s control room at about 4:38pm.
In a statement issued on Monday, the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASF MB Muazu, said firefighters from the ATM Fire Operations Base were mobilised two minutes after receiving the alert and arrived at the scene at 4:45pm.
He said the firefighting team, led by DSF Ali Kidams, deployed a multipurpose water tender and successfully extinguished the fire using a medium water jet.
“Preliminary assessment indicates that the fire was suspected to have been caused by an electrical fault. Although property estimated at N15m was lost, the prompt response and effective intervention of our firefighters helped save property valued at approximately N20m,” the statement said.
Muazu added that no casualty was recorded during the incident, while another firefighting crew from the Mega Park Fire Station provided additional support.
He said a follow-up inspection confirmed that the fire had been completely extinguished, with no further signs of combustion.
According to him, the firefighters and their equipment returned safely to their station at about 5:50pm.
The command urged residents to observe electrical safety precautions to prevent similar incidents.
“Residents are advised to avoid overloading electrical sockets, use standard electrical appliances and ensure that faulty electrical installations are promptly repaired by qualified electricians.
“They should also switch off electrical appliances when not in use and promptly report fire emergencies for timely intervention,” the statement added.
