Fire Service Stops Gombe Estate Fire, Saves ₦20m Worth of Property

The Federal Fire Service in Gombe State has put out a fire at a house in Hashidu Estate. They saved property worth around ₦20 million.

The fire broke out on Monday. The service got a call about the fire at 4:38 PM.

In a statement, ASF MB Muazu, the Public Relations Officer, said firefighters from the ATM Fire Operations Base were dispatched just two minutes after the alert. They reached the scene by 4:45 PM.

The firefighting team, led by DSF Ali Kidams, used a multipurpose water tender. They were able to put out the fire with a medium water jet.

“Preliminary assessment indicates that the fire was suspected to have been caused by an electrical fault. Although property estimated at ₦15 million was lost, the prompt response and effective intervention of our firefighters helped save property valued at approximately ₦20 million,” the statement said.

Muazu also mentioned that there were no injuries during the fire. Another team from the Mega Park Fire Station came to help.

He said a follow-up check confirmed that the fire was fully out, with no signs of burning left.

The firefighters and their equipment got back to their station safely around 5:50 PM.

The command reminded residents to follow electrical safety rules to avoid similar fires.

“Residents are advised to avoid overloading electrical sockets, use standard electrical appliances and ensure that faulty electrical installations are promptly repaired by qualified electricians.

“They should also switch off electrical appliances when not in use and promptly report fire emergencies for timely intervention,” the statement added.