Fire service saves N35m property in Gombe

The Federal Fire Service, Gombe State Command, has disclosed that the command saved property estimated at N35m from a fire outbreak at a 15-bedroom residential flat location in Pantami Quarters, Gombe State.

Our correspondent learnt that the incident occurred behind Jiri and Brothers Filling Station in the state capital.

The Command made this disclosure in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, ASF Bashir Muazu, on Wednesday.

According to the statement, the fire service received a distress call and immediately deployed a Multi-Purpose Water Tender to the scene.

The vehicle, driven by ASF II Muazu Tagwai and led by ASF I Abdulwahab Abubakar, commenced firefighting operations upon arrival.

The statement added that some of the property, estimated at N17m, was, however, destroyed in the inferno.

“The timely intervention of the firefighting team ensured that property estimated at N35 million was successfully salvaged, while property valued at approximately N17 million was lost to the fire,” the statement said.

The Federal Fire Service said officers of the Gombe State Fire Service also supported the operation, contributing to the effective containment of the fire.

The Command urged residents to remain vigilant and observe basic fire-safety measures, particularly in residential buildings.

It also advised members of the public to report fire emergencies promptly to enable firefighters to respond immediately and effectively to minimise losses.