Four-Bedroom Bungalow Reduced to Ashes in Ilorin Fire Incident

A devastating fire swept through a four-bedroom bungalow in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Thursday, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The blaze, which was sparked by a gas explosion caused by a housemaid’s attempt to light a cooker, engulfed the entire structure, causing significant damage.

According to Hassan Adekunle, spokesman for the Kwara State Fire Service, the incident occurred at 10:42 am at No. 6, Phase 1, off Baba-Soja Street, Akerebiata, Ilorin East Local Government Area. The fire crew responded swiftly, containing the fire and preventing it from spreading to adjacent buildings.

Despite the swift intervention, the delayed emergency call meant that the structure was severely damaged. Fortunately, the maid present in the building escaped unharmed.

An investigation revealed that the fire was caused by the maid’s repeated attempts to strike matches while the kitchen was already saturated with liquefied gas, leading to an explosion.

Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, Director of the state fire service, expressed sympathy to those affected and urged the public to prioritize safety precautions, emphasizing the importance of striking matches before turning on gas appliances to prevent similar incidents.