By Jelili Gbadamosi
Firefighters from the Federal Fire Service, FFS, in Gombe State have saved property estimated at N20 million from destruction after containing a fire outbreak at the staff quarters of the Gombe Media Corporation.
The incident occurred on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at a residential building within the corporation’s staff quarters.
According to a statement by the FFS Gombe Public Relations Officer, ASF Muazu-Bashir Musa, the command received a distress call at 4:06pm and immediately mobilised personnel to the scene.
The statement said an FFS 215 Multipurpose Water Tender was dispatched from the ATM Fire Operation Base at 4:10pm and arrived at the scene 15 minutes later.
Firefighters quickly commenced efforts to contain the blaze and prevented it from spreading to neighbouring buildings within the premises.
The fire was suspected to have been caused by an electrical fault.
The command said property worth approximately N6 million was destroyed in the incident, while assets estimated at N20 million were saved.
“No casualty was recorded,” the statement added.
The operation was led by DSF Ali Kidams, with IF Adamu Babayo serving as the driver, alongside other firefighters.
Personnel from the FFS 256 Mega Park Fire Station, the Gombe State Fire Service and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, also supported the operation.
After the fire was extinguished, firefighters conducted an inspection of the premises to ensure there was no further danger before leaving the scene at 5:28pm.
The FFS commended those who alerted the command promptly, noting that the early distress call contributed to the swift response.
The command urged residents to report fire incidents immediately and advised property owners to ensure that electrical installations are regularly inspected and maintained by qualified professionals.
