The Federal Fire Service (FFS) Gombe State Command extinguished a blaze that broke out on Saturday, 19 September 2026, at the staff quarters of the Gombe Media Corporation, preventing the loss of property valued at roughly N20 million.
According to a statement from FFS Public Relations Officer ASF Muazu‑Bashir Musa, the command received a distress call at 4:06 p.m. and dispatched a 215 Multipurpose Water Tender from the ATM Fire Operation Base. The fire truck left the base at 4:10 p.m. and reached the scene at 4:25 p.m., where firefighters began battling the flames.
The fire, suspected to have originated from an electrical fault, engulfed a residential building within the staff quarters. While property worth about N6 million was destroyed, firefighters succeeded in saving assets estimated at N20 million and reported no casualties.
The operation was led by Deputy Superintendent of Fire (DSF) Ali Kidams, with IF Adamu Babayo driving the water tender. Personnel from the FFS 256 Mega Park Fire Station, the Gombe State Fire Service and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps also assisted. After bringing the fire under control, crews inspected the premises and confirmed there was no further danger before departing at 5:28 p.m.
The FFS praised the prompt distress call, noting that early reporting enabled a swift response. Authorities urged residents to remain vigilant, report fire incidents immediately, and have electrical installations regularly inspected and maintained by qualified professionals.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
