The Federal Fire Service (FFS) said it would inaugurate fire stations within markets across the country.
The Zonal Controller, FFS, in charge of Kano and Jigawa, Assistant Controller General (ACG), Ahmed Garba-Karaye, stated this when he visited Singer Market to assess the level of damage caused by fire on Monday in Kano.
He said the service was committed to preventing and controlling fire.
According to him, investigation, inspection, and enforcement (IIE) will inspect and ensure fire safety compliance in public buildings.
“Rising cases of fire outbreaks in Kano Market are a result of high weather temperatures and substandard electric appliances.”
“Excessive heat, fuel, and oxygen are the major catalysts of the fire triangle, and heat can trigger fire without the presence of fuel, kerosene, or diesel,” he said.
The Zonal Controller said shops should be well ventilated as congestion could also escalate heat and cause fire.
He urged market leaders to educate business owners through signs and announcements about the importance of switching off electric appliances before closing for business.
Garba-Karaye also called on philanthropists and wealthy individuals to contribute their quota by providing firefighting equipment as part of their corporate social responsibilities.
He advised traders to always be alert and conscious of fire.
(NAN)
