Kano fire service reports six deaths, N521m loss to fire incidents in January

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Kano fire service reports six deaths, N521m loss to fire incidents in January

The Kano State Fire Service has reported that six lives were lost in various fire incidents across the state in January 2025.

This was disclosed in a statement by SFS Kabiru Isah Jafar on behalf of the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Saminu Yusuf Abdullahi.

According to the report, fire outbreaks during the period led to an estimated property loss of N521,121,200, while emergency responders were able to save assets worth N1,196,950,600 and rescue six people.

The service also recorded 57 fire emergency calls, 10 rescue operations, and seven false alarms throughout the month.

The statement urged the public to exercise caution in handling fire, particularly during the harmattan season, to prevent further incidents.

“I take this opportunity to remind the public to handle fire with care, especially in this dry season, to avoid fire outbreaks,” the statement read.

Additionally, motorists were advised to drive cautiously and adhere to traffic regulations, especially on highways, to reduce road accidents.