The Kano State Fire Service says a total of 166 persons lost their lives, while property worth N358 million were destroyed by fire in the state from January to December 2022.
The figures are contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Service, Saminu Abdullahi and issued to newsmen on Saturday.
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He, however, disclosed that the agency had saved no fewer than 1,035 lives and property worth N905 million from 867 fire incidents recorded in the state during the period under review.
“The Service responded to 736 rescue calls and 208 false alarms from residents of the state,” he said.
Abdullahi said the Service attended to 575 road accidents, while six trapped animals were also rescued.
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The spokesman of the agency attributed the fire incidents to careless handling of cooking gas and the use of inferior electrical appliances.
He advised the general public to avoid storing petrol at homes or unsafe places due to fuel scarcity.
“Those who warm themselves up at market places or in the streets during harmattan should put off the fire with enough water to avoid unforeseen circumstances.
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“Parents should be vigilant to monitor their wards, especially those swimming in ponds and playing in dangerous places,” he said.
Abdullahi also advised the residents of the state to call fire service in case of emergency with the following phone numbers for prompt response: 08107888878, 07026026400, 07051246833, 08098822631.
