Kwara Fire Service prevents potential disaster at Ilorin petrol station.

Firefighters from the Kwara State Fire Brigade averted a major disaster on Saturday at Aasco Petrol Station along Ajase-Ipo highway in Ilorin, Ilorin West Local Government of the state capital.

The incident occurred at approximately 17:57 hours, as reported by the spokesperson of the fire service, Hassan Adekunle, in Ilorin on Saturday.

Upon reaching the scene, the fire crew confronted a severe and rapidly spreading fire at the Aasco filling station along Ajase-Ipo Road, Ilorin. The firefighters promptly initiated firefighting operations, successfully containing and preventing the inferno from spreading to other parts of the filling station.

Despite the scale of the disaster, the firefighters demonstrated their expertise and skill, effectively controlling and extinguishing the fire through their knowledge and prowess in firefighting techniques, according to Adekunle.

An investigation into the cause of the inferno revealed that a spark emitted from a Dyna truck with registration number LEM115XB ignited the flammable liquid, resulting in the fire outbreak.

The unfortunate incident caused substantial damage to the Dyna truck and a bus. However, thanks to the swift and coordinated response of the firemen and the support of relevant authorities, the fire was brought under control, limiting further potential damage to the facility and surrounding areas.

Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, the Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, urged the general public to prioritize safety, especially during this period, and encouraged them to promptly call the fire brigade in case of any fire emergency in their areas.