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The Digest:

A promising hub for renewable energy in Ibadan has been set ablaze, dealing a significant blow to the green economy. According to PUNCH Online, a fire on Thursday destroyed the training office of Sun Watt’s Solar and Electrical Company on Iwo Road, consuming electrical appliances and equipment worth millions of naira.

Key Points:
  • The fire erupted on the upper floor of the Salinsile building in the Iwo Road area.
  • The Oyo State Fire Service responded promptly to an emergency call at 6:12 PM.
  • Officials successfully contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading further.
  • No casualties were reported in the incident.
  • The cause of the fire remains unknown, with a post-incident investigation underway.
  • The state fire adviser urged the public to be vigilant and keep fire extinguishers handy.
  • This adds to a history of destructive fires in Ibadan, including major market infernos.
The incident casts a shadow over the sustainable energy sector, proving that even the businesses built to harness a powerful natural element are not immune to its destructive force.

Sources: PUNCH Online