Monday, December 15, 2025 - A fire disaster triggered by sudden gas explosion on Sunday consumed a building of three-bed room flats in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara state.
The incident occurred at about 16:27hrs, at Temidere
Community, Reke, Asa Local Government Area, of the state.
According to the spokesman of the state fire service, Hassan
Adekunle, it involved a building comprising three-bedroom flats, all of which
were affected by the fire following a sudden gas explosion.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the incident was
caused by gas leakage, which led to the explosion and subsequent fire outbreak.
Hassan said firefighters promptly engaged the fire and
carried out containment operations to prevent further escalation within the
community.
Director of the state fire service, Prince Falade John
Olumuyiwa, advised residents to exercise strict caution in the use of gas.
He stressed the importance of regular inspection of gas
cylinders, hoses, and regulators, urging users to ensure proper ventilation,
avoid using faulty or expired gas equipment, and to immediately shut off gas
supply when leakage is suspected.
The director emphasized adherence to basic gas safety
practices as critical in preventing explosions and loss of property.
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