The Kwara State Fire Service on Sunday contained a major fire outbreak at a plastic recycling facility in Ilorin, preventing what could have resulted in extensive damage to lives and property.
According to Punch, the incident occurred at about 5.10pm on Sunday at Madfa Nigeria Enterprises, located at Olorunsogo, Biada area of Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State.
A statement on Sunday night by the Head, Media and Publicity, PFO Hassan Hakeem Adekunle, said the affected building was being used for plastic recycling and that the inferno was severe due to the presence of highly combustible plastic materials within the facility.
He said firefighters responded promptly to the distress call and deployed two fire trucks to the scene.
“The fire was intense because of the nature of materials involved, but the professional and gallant efforts of our firefighters significantly reduced the impact and prevented the fire from spreading to adjoining structures,” the statement said.
The Service commended the dedication and resilience of the officers on duty, noting that their coordinated response helped bring the situation under control.
“Preliminary findings indicated that the fire was caused by ongoing welding activities within the facility. It was gathered that sparks from a welding electrode fell on stacked plastic materials, igniting the blaze and leading to its rapid spread,” the statement added.
Reacting to the incident, the Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John, cautioned industrial operators and artisans against negligence during welding and other high-risk operations.
“I want to use this opportunity to advise companies to strictly observe fire safety protocols, including clearing combustible materials from welding areas, using fire-resistant shields, ensuring the availability of fire extinguishers,” he said.
Falade noted that strict adherence to safety standards would significantly reduce the incidence of industrial fire outbreaks across the state.
“The Service’s commitment to protecting lives, property and industrial assets in Kwara State,” he said.
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