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A major fire outbreak has destroyed a building in the Old Garage area of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Videos circulating online on Sunday showed thick clouds of smoke rising from the affected structure while firefighters worked tirelessly to prevent the inferno from spreading to nearby properties. Reports from local sources indicated that two filling stations are located close to the scene, raising fears of a larger disaster if the fire is not contained quickly.
According to eyewitness accounts, officials of the Federal Fire Service and the Osun State Fire Service were immediately deployed to the area after distress calls were received. Residents and motorists were advised to avoid the Old Garage axis to allow emergency responders unrestricted access to the scene. Local platform Inside Osogbo, which shared updates from the incident, praised the efforts of firefighters and other rescue personnel, noting that the operation was still ongoing hours after the fire first broke out.
A watchroom official of the Federal Fire Service in Osun confirmed that the incident occurred and disclosed that the agency’s fire investigation unit had been mobilised to determine the cause of the blaze. As of the time of filing this report, authorities had not released any official information regarding the origin of the fire or whether there were casualties or injuries resulting from the incident. The extent of the damage to the affected building and surrounding properties also remains unclear.
The latest incident adds to concerns over recurring fire outbreaks in different parts of the country, with emergency management experts continuing to stress the importance of fire safety measures, regular electrical inspections, and rapid emergency response systems. Residents around the affected area have been urged to remain calm, cooperate with emergency officials, and stay away from the scene until firefighters completely extinguish the blaze and safety authorities conclude their assessment.
