5 die as Kano records 30 fire incidents in June

Five persons lost their lives in fire-related and other emergency incidents handled by the Kano State Fire Service in June, according to the agency’s monthly operational report.

The report was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Yusif Abdullahi.

He said the service also rescued three persons from different emergency situations during the period under review.

It stated that the service responded to 30 fire outbreak calls, and attended to seven rescue operations across the 44 local government areas of the state, while one false alarm was recorded.

According to the report, fire incidents destroyed properties worth N120.45 million, while properties valued at N481.8 million were saved through the timely intervention of firefighters.

The Director of the Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Sani Anas, urged residents to be cautious in the use of fire and ensure that all naked flames and other sources of fire are completely extinguished after use to prevent avoidable outbreaks.

He also advised parents and guardians to keep children away from puddles, ponds, rivers and uncovered wells to reduce cases of drowning, particularly among children and young people.

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