Kano State Fire Service has tragically confirmed the loss of a couple in a midnight fire incident at Rangaza (Inken) Layin AU, Ungogo area. The victims were identified as Muhammed Uba, aged 67, and his wife Fatima Uba, aged 52.
The Director of Kano State Fire Service, Hassan Muhammad, made the sad news in a statement issued by the Public Relations Department, Saminu Abdullahi, on Friday in Kano.
The incident occurred at midnight on Thursday, December 12. A rescue team was dispatched to the scene after receiving a distress call from Ahmad Abubakar, a staff member, at 1:45am. The team arrived at the scene at 1:51am and found that a 50 by 25 feet bungalow, used as a residential house, was engulfed in flames in two rooms.
Muhammad explained that the victims were trapped by the smoke from the fire and were rescued unconscious, with burns on some parts of their bodies. Their bodies were handed over to the district chief of Rangaza, Ungogo region, Muhammad Rayyanu.
The origin of the fire is currently under investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the incident.
This tragedy highlights the importance of preventing domestic fires and educating citizens on the safety measures to be taken to avoid such disasters. It is essential for everyone to know the evacuation procedures in case of fire, as well as the precautions to be taken to reduce the risk of fire at home.
During this festive season, when many families gather together, it is essential to remain vigilant and adopt safe practices to ensure the protection of all members of the household. Fires can occur at any time, and it is everyone’s responsibility to take measures to prevent such tragedies.
In this difficult time, our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the victims, and we hope that lessons can be learned from this tragedy to prevent similar situations from happening again in the future.