The Kaduna State Fire Service says it recorded 51 fire outbreaks in January.
Paul Aboi, the Director of the State Fire Service, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Kaduna that the incidents were recorded in Kafanchan, Zaria and Kaduna metropolitan areas.
Mr Aboi said that the service saved property worth about N7.5 million from destruction, while property worth N2.6 billion were destroyed by fire within the period under review.
He said that there were no losses of lives or injuries from the incidents.
Mr Aboi noted that the causes of the fires included bush burning, carelessness and improper use of electrical appliances.
He disclosed that two of its trucks had been vandalised by some juveniles at the fire department which had crippled services.
”On Tuesday morning, in broad daylight, 4 juveniles who were at the fire department to fetch water vandalised parts from our fire trucks rendering it immobile.
‘The vandals have been handed over to the police for further investigation,” he said.
The director assured residents that the department would coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure services are maintained.
NAN
