A two-storey business plaza on Airport Road in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano was gutted by fire in the early hours of Wednesday. The Kano State Fire Service confirmed the incident in a statement by Public Relations Officer ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, saying an emergency call was received at about 4:01 a.m. Firefighters from the agency's headquarters and other stations, including Kantin Kwari, Bompai, and the central fire station, were deployed to the scene. The fire affected shops on the ground floor, including two hospital equipment stores. The cause remains under investigation.
Key Points
- Business owners in the plaza suffer significant property and inventory losses.
- Two hospital equipment stores destroyed, potentially affecting medical supply availability.
- The cause of the fire is yet to be determined as investigation continues.
- The Kano Fire Service advises residents to take safety measures to prevent outbreaks.
- Firefighters from multiple stations were mobilised to control the blaze.
Watch for the outcome of the fire service's investigation into the cause and whether affected business owners receive any compensation or support.
Sources: Daily Post
