The Kano State Fire Service says it saved 60 lives and properties worth N76.7 million in 57 fire incidents recorded in the state in October.
Mr. Saminu Abdullahi, the Public Relations Officer of the Service, gave the figures in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Kano.
Abdullahi said the service received emergency calls from 27 fire stations across the state during the month under review.
He, however, said that 10 lives were lost and properties worth N30.7 million destroyed by fire during the period under review.
“The service responded to 37 rescue calls and 13 false alarms from residents of the state,” he said.
Abdullahi attributed most of the fire incidents in the state to careless handling of cooking gas and the use of inferior electrical appliances.
He advised residents to always handle fire with care to prevent outbreaks.
Abdullahi urged motorists to obey traffic laws to avoid road accidents.
He also enjoined parents to monitor their wards movements and stop them from swimming in open water. (NAN)
