Metro
Fire destroys property worth ₦15m in Gombe estate
A fire at a residence in Hashidu Estate, Gombe State, has resulted in property damage estimated at ₦15 million, according to the Federal Fire Service, Gombe State Command. Firefighters managed to rescue valuables worth approximately ₦20 million during their response.
The incident occurred at around 4:38 p.m. on Monday, prompting firefighters to leave their station just two minutes later. They arrived on the scene by 4:45 p.m. and quickly began efforts to extinguish the fire.
A preliminary investigation suggests that an electrical fault may have been the cause of the blaze, as reported by the Public Relations Officer of the Federal Fire Service, MB Muazu.
