From Abdullahi Ola
A dawn fire on Tuesday narrowly spared the 23-room accommodation block of the renowned Ebunlomo Hotel and Resort in Ilorin, Kwara State, after a swift intervention by operatives of the Kwara State Fire Service.
The fire outbreak, which began at about 5:07 am, razed the hotel’s bar section and an adjoining store before firefighters arrived and halted its spread.
Spokesperson of the Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, confirmed in a statement that officers “implemented a coordinated strategy that prevented the blaze from spreading further,” describing their prompt response as critical in averting a major disaster.
Adekunle disclosed that preliminary investigations attributed the cause of the fire to a power surge, which ignited the affected sections.
The Director of the Service, Prince Falade John, warned hotel owners and residents against neglecting electrical safety protocols, stressing the need for surge protectors, functional circuit breakers, and routine maintenance.
“Routine electrical maintenance is essential. Early detection and proper safety practices remain the most effective ways to prevent devastating fires,” John said, assuring that the service remains committed to protecting lives and property statewide.
The incident comes a day after another fire disaster destroyed properties worth millions of naira at the Rumuola axis of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State on Sunday night.
