Edo records 131 fire incidents in 6 months

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State

Former Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State

The Public Relations Officer of Edo Fire Service Department, Franklin Agbolahor, on Tuesday said the department recorded 131 fire outbreaks from Jan to June 2015.

Agbolahor, who said the department is under the Ministry of Transport, disclosed this in an interview with NAN in Benin.

He said that the increase in the outbreaks was due to the dry season, adding that in January alone, 65 fire outbreaks were recorded.

Agbolahor explained that the figure has drastically increased, compared to what the department recorded in previous years.

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“Fire outbreak in the state has drastically increased, if you look at our record of last year, you will agree with me that fire outbreak in the state has increased.

“In January alone we had 65 fire outbreaks, Feb. 24, March 8, April 9, May 16, June 19,” he said.

Agbolahor said sometimes, six to seven fire outbreaks were recorded in a day during the period.

He advised the public to be safety conscious and always ensure good access to their homes.

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