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The Adamawa Fire Service says it has saved property valued over N2 billion during several fire incidences in the state in 2023.<\/p>\n

The Director, Adamawa Fire Service, Adamu Abdullahi, made this revelation in an interview with newsmen on Monday in Yola.<\/p>\n

Abdullahi, however, said that property valued at about N3 million was lost to 133 fire incidents during the period under review.<\/p>\n

He said the state fire directorate in 2023, recorded 10 deaths during a boat mishap rescue operation in three local government areas of Fufure, Yola and Numan, respectively.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cFor boat mishaps, we also rescued 17 passengers.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe directorate is doing its best to sensitise the public and is always ready to respond to emergencies.\u201d<\/p>\n

Abdullahi, however, said lack of modern fire fighting equipment, chemicals, fire hydrant, adequate power and utility van, were hindering quick response to emergency situations.<\/p>\n

He admonished the general public to always endeavour to switch off electrical appliances when not in use to avoid fire outbreaks.<\/p>\n

\u201cEspecially now we are in harmattan period, we should also be careful because all places are dry; fire can ignite easily and stop indiscriminate bush burning,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

We saved N2bn worth of property in 2023 \u2013 Adamawa Fire Service<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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