A fire incident has damaged a tailoring workshop located on the first floor of Leventis Plaza in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) confirmed that the blaze was suspected to have been caused by an electrical surge.
In a statement, the Service’s spokesperson, Paul Abraham, said firefighters responded swiftly to the emergency and successfully prevented the fire from spreading to other parts of the popular commercial complex.
“The Federal Fire Service successfully responded to a fire incident at Leventis Plaza, affecting a tailoring workshop on the first floor. The fire, suspected to have been caused by an electrical surge, was contained promptly, preventing its spread to the wider plaza and neighbouring commercial structures, including Grand Square, The Palm Hotels, and Frazier’s Suites,” Abraham said.
He explained that the emergency response team was mobilised immediately after the distress call was received.
“Upon receiving the emergency call, the FFS Control Room immediately dispatched the Special Unit firefighters from the National Headquarters.
The crew, led by SF Adoko, arrived at the scene within five minutes and took swift action to contain the blaze,” he added.
According to the FFS, the timely intervention helped save property worth approximately ₦900 million out of an estimated ₦1 billion.
“Firefighters carried out firefighting operations, salvage, and overhaul procedures, followed by a thorough inspection of the affected area. Their timely intervention resulted in the protection of property valued at approximately ₦900 million out of an estimated ₦1 billion prior to the incident,” Abraham stated.
The Fire Service also used the opportunity to caution the public against unsafe electrical practices.
“The Federal Fire Service reiterates its commitment to ensuring public safety and protecting lives and property across the nation. Citizens are also urged to exercise caution with electrical installations to prevent similar incidents,” he said.
Fire outbreaks in commercial buildings have remained a recurring concern in Abuja, with many incidents linked to electrical faults and poor maintenance of wiring systems.
