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Fire guts Airtel Mast in Ilorin, Fire Service contained damage

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Last updated: September 2, 2025 7:04 am
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From Taiye Joseph, Ilorin

Residents of Osin Okete in Ilorin West Local Government Area, were thrown into panic on Monday when fire broke out at an Airtel network mast site in the community.

The incident, which occurred around 1:27 pm, affected a generator stationed at the facility before firefighters arrived to prevent the blaze from spreading.

The Kwara State Fire Service, confirmed that its operatives battled the inferno and successfully brought it under control by 2:04 pm. Their swift intervention ensured that the mast and surrounding installations were not completely destroyed.

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Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, commended the timely action of his team, stressing the importance of safety compliance at facilities hosting sensitive equipment. “We urge both the public and facility managers to maintain proper electrical and fuel safety measures and to always report emergencies promptly. This will help minimise risks and reduce damage in situations like this,” the Director stated.

Investigations are ongoing to ascertain the actual cause of the fire.

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