Housemaid Accidentally Causes Fire In Employer’s Four-Bedroom Flat

Housemaid Accidentally Causes Fire In Employer’s Four-Bedroom Flat

On Thursday in Ilorin, a female housemaid accidentally set her employer’s four-bedroom flat ablaze. The fire began when she attempted to light the gas cooker while the kitchen was already saturated with liquefied gas….. CONTINUE READING

According to a statement from Hassan Adekunle, Head of the Department of Media and Publicity at the Kwara Fire Service, the incident occurred at approximately 10:42 AM on August 15, 2024. The emergency call reported a fire outbreak at No. 6, Phase 1, off Baba-Soja Street, Akerebiata, Ilorin East Local Government.

Firefighters arrived swiftly at the scene to control the blaze, which had engulfed the entire bungalow. Although the maid was unharmed, the delay in the emergency response resulted in significant damage to the property.

The investigation revealed that the fire started when the maid, while trying to light the gas cooker, struck matches in a kitchen already filled with gas. The ignition led to an explosion and subsequent fire.

Prince Falade John, Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, extended his sympathies to those affected and urged the public to follow safety precautions. He highlighted the importance of striking matches before turning on gas appliances to avoid such accidents.

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