Fire service raises alarm over solar inverter safety after Taraba inferno
Taraba State Fire Service Urges Fire Safety Amid Recent Blaze
The Taraba State Command of the Federal Fire Service (FFS) has issued a strong advisory to residents regarding the safe installation and regular maintenance of solar inverters, batteries, and electrical connections. This guidance aims to prevent potential fire outbreaks.
This alert follows a recent fire at a residential property in the Sabon Layi area of Jalingo. Firefighters successfully extinguished the blaze on Sunday, averting possible injuries or fatalities.
According to a statement from Public Relations Officer Abdulwahab Bello, the FFS received a distress call from ASF II Buhari Umar, who alerted the control room about the incident. Firefighters were deployed immediately to address the situation.
The residence, owned by Mustapha Saleh, was reportedly damaged by a fire suspected to have originated from a solar inverter. The fire impacted an area measuring approximately 100 by 80 meters, but subsequent inspections confirmed it had been fully extinguished.
Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or loss of life. Fire officials indicated that property valued at about N15 million was preserved, while damages were estimated at N2.5 million.
After the successful operation and inspection of the premises, the firefighting crew returned safely to the station. The FFS has reiterated the importance of fire safety precautions, particularly concerning the installation and maintenance of solar power systems, to mitigate the risk of future incidents.
