FIRE CONSUMES TRUCKS IN KWARA PARK
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Early on Tuesday morning, a fire at the Alagbede Tipper Garage in the Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State damaged three of the forty-two trucks that were parked there.
A waste collection truck stopped with trash inside is said to have caused the fire about 1:45 a.m.
Firefighters had to put out the fire before it soon spread to two more trucks.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Hassan Adekunle, the Kwara State Fire Service’s Principal Fire Officer and spokesperson, verified the event.
“On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 01:35 hours, the Kwara State Fire Service received a distress call reporting a fire outbreak at Alagbede Tipper Garage, Ilorin.
“Responding swiftly, the fire crew arrived at the scene to find a fleet of trucks, some of which were already engulfed in flames. Through the efforts of the firefighters, the fire was contained, limiting damage to only three out of the 42 trucks in the garage.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the fire originated from a waste collection truck that had been parked with refuse still inside. The refuse contained lit charcoal, which smouldered and eventually ignited, spreading to two other trucks before being extinguished,” Adekunle said.
Residents were urged by Falade John, the director of the Kwara State Fire Service, to exercise caution and adhere to fire safety protocols in order to avert such incidents.
A store at No. 1 Awolowo Road, Tanke, Ilorin, was completely burned in a separate fire outbreak on Monday.
Adekunle, in another statement, said, “On March 17, 2025, at 16:15 hours, the Kwara State Fire Service swiftly responded to a distress call reporting a fire outbreak at No. 1 Awolowo Road, Tanke, Ilorin.
“Upon arrival, the firefighters immediately sprang into action to contain the blaze. The fire involved two shops, but through their swift intervention, the firemen successfully prevented it from spreading to the second shop.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the fire originated from a solar battery in one of the shops.”
In order to reduce fire threats, the director of the fire department advised the public to observe stringent safety protocols and make sure solar power systems are situated in places with adequate ventilation.
The agency informed locals of its dedication to preventing fires and responding to emergencies in a timely manner in order to protect people and property.
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