Fire destroys property worth ₦15m in Gombe estate

A fire outbreak has destroyed property estimated at ₦15 million at a residence in Hashidu Estate, Gombe State, while firefighters rescued valuables worth about ₦20 million.

The Federal Fire Service, Gombe State Command, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, by its Public Relations Officer, MB Muazu.

According to the statement, the fire started at about 4:38 pm, prompting firefighters to depart their station two minutes later. They arrived at the scene at 4:45 pm and immediately commenced efforts to contain the blaze.

A preliminary investigation indicated that an electrical fault was suspected to have caused the incident.

The command confirmed that no lives were lost and nobody sustained injuries during the outbreak, adding that its personnel successfully extinguished the fire.

It also urged residents to avoid connecting multiple electrical appliances to a single socket and to ensure they use quality electrical equipment to prevent fire incidents.