The Lagos State Fire Service has lamented the increasing rate of fire outbreaks in the state, calling on residents to be more vigilant.
The agency said it recorded 48 emergency calls within the first five days of the New Year, describing it as “outrageous.”
A statement on Wednesday by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Amodu Shakiru, on behalf of the Director of the Lagos State Fire Service, Rasak Fadipe, indicated that while 44 of the calls were on fire outbreaks, the remaining four were false alerts.
The statement read in part, “The Lagos State Fire Service is worried about mass destruction of property occasioned by frequent fire outbreaks in the state. The fire incidents effectively responded to in the past three weeks is regarded as being outrageous especially the first five days of this year. From January 1 to 5, 2015, the number recorded was 48.”
The statement urged members of the public to always call on the service during any emergency.
It said there was no small fire incident, because every outbreak that was not well handled could lead to destruction of lives and property.
“The state government places high premium on the safety of lives and property of citizens. The attitude of the public to their own safety is equally of great concern to the fire service.
“The public should remember that the harmattan season is never a cause of an outbreak of fire, but a major contributory factor to its spread. Therefore, there is need for people to be cautious in the way they handle flammable products, electronic appliances, naked lights and bush burning,” it added.
It said residents should report any emergency to the agency through its toll free numbers, 767 and 112, and the fire service direct line 08033235891. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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