Fire kills 201 persons, destroys N756m property in Kano

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Fire kills 201 persons, destroys N756m property in Kano

The Kano State Fire Service says about 201 persons died and property worth N756 million were destroyed in fire incidents in the state in 2024.
The Public Relations Officer of the Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, said this when he spoke with newsmen in Kano on Tuesday.
Abdullahi said however, that the service rescued 279 persons and property worth N1.8 billion from 55 fire incidents during the period.
“The service responded to 144 emergency calls and 63 false alarms from residents of the state,” he said.

He advised residents to handle fire with care, make sure they turn off electrical installations and gadgets before leaving their homes

Abdullahi also urged motorists to drive with caution during the festive season to avoid road crashes.

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