DAWN FIRE GUTS BAR SECTION OF ILORIN HOTEL, KWARA FIRE SERVICE PREVENTS MAJOR DAMAGE
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
A dawn fire on Tuesday nearly razed the popular Ebunlomo Hotel and Resort in Ilorin, Kwara State, but was swiftly brought under control by operatives of the state Fire Service before it could spread to the 23-room accommodation block.
It was gathered that the fire, which started at about 5:07 a.m., gutted the bar area and an adjoining store.
In a statement, the spokesperson for the Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, said firefighters arrived promptly and “implemented a coordinated strategy that prevented the blaze from spreading further.”
He attributed the incident to a power surge that ignited the affected sections.
“The swift response of the operatives prevented what could have been a massive loss of property,” he noted.
The Director of the service, Prince Falade John, advised hotel operators and residents to adhere strictly to electrical safety practices.
“We recommend that all commercial and residential properties be equipped with surge protectors and functional circuit breakers,” he said.
He further stressed the importance of regular inspection, adding, “Routine electrical maintenance is essential. Early detection and proper safety practices remain the most effective ways to prevent devastating fires.”
John assured that the Fire Service remains committed to safeguarding lives and property in the state.
The incident comes a day after a fire outbreak destroyed properties worth millions of naira at the Rumuola axis of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State on Sunday night.
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