Fire guts four container shops in llorin

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There was a great loss in Ilorin, Kwara capital, on Thursday when four containers were razed alongside foodstuff and beverages.

The incident occurred at Ebun-Oluwa Shopping Complex, along Tanke Pipeline Road in the Ilorin South Local Government Area of the state.

It was gathered that the fire was noticed from one of the containers as a result of a suspected electrical spark no sooner than the electricity supply was restored in the area.

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Of the four affected containers, one was a restaurant, two were for selling foodstuff, and the fourth one was used for selling various kinds of wines.

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It took the personnel of the state Fire Service over an hour to put out the fire.

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The devastating fire claimed all the property on-site, as none of the owners of the four affected containers was able to salvage any belonging.

The state Director of Fire Service, Mr. John Olumuyiwa, confirmed the incident to reporters, describing it as “unfortunate”.

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He advised residents of the state to ensure that all electrical gadgets were switched off when not in use or there is no electricity to prevent fire outbreaks.

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