
The Digest:
Panic gripped TikTok content creator Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, in the early hours of Saturday after a fire erupted from a generator at his new residence. Sharing a video of the incident on Instagram, Peller wrote: "This happened early this morning. My new generator almost burnt down my new house, but God saved us. It took us over 30 minutes to put out the fire. All I can say is God saved us." In the viral clip, Peller is heard repeatedly shouting "Jesus!" as visible flames engulfed the generator, with occupants rushing to pour water to contain the blaze. The fire was brought under control before causing structural damage, with only the generator affected. No injuries or casualties were recorded, and everyone in the house was confirmed safe.
Key Points:
- The incident highlights the risks of generator use, especially in residential settings.
- Quick action by occupants prevented a potential house fire disaster.
- Peller and household escape harm, while property damage is minimised.
- This signals the importance of fire safety preparedness in homes.
- The timing, early morning, could have been deadly if occupants were asleep.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Peller/Instagram