41-year-old man dies in early morning fire incident in Ilorin

A tragic fire incident claimed the life of a 41-year-old man, Abdulfatahi, in the early hours of Monday at No. 158, Ile Alaparun Isale, in the Alore area of Ilorin, Kwara State.

The fire, which occurred around 1:30 a.m., devastated five out of the 35 rooms in the compound. Abdulfatahi, who had spent the night at a friend’s residence, was unable to escape the blaze.

His body has since been handed over to his family, according to Hassan Adekunle, spokesperson for the Kwara State Fire Service.

Adekunle revealed that the fire was caused by spontaneous ignition in a room that stored combustible materials, including petrol, batteries, and a tire inflator engine.

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“On Monday, December 9, 2024, at 02:07 hours, the Kwara State Fire Service promptly responded to a distress call reporting a fire outbreak at No. 158, Ile Alaparun Isale, Alore, Ilorin, Kwara State.

“A fire truck and its crew swiftly arrived at the scene to combat the blaze at a dwelling of about 35 rooms. Upon arrival, the fire had already engulfed some rooms, but the determined firefighters worked diligently to contain and extinguish the fire, preventing its spread to other areas. Ultimately, five rooms were affected, while 30 rooms were successfully saved.

“Tragically, the fire claimed the life of a 41-year-old man, identified as AbdulFatai from Ile Alate, Abayawo. He had come to spend the night at a friend’s residence but was unable to escape due to intense smoke, which rendered him unconscious. His body was handed over to his family after the firefighting operation.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the fire was caused by spontaneous ignition in a room storing combustible materials, including petrol, batteries, and a tire inflator engine,” he added.