Fire broke out Wednesday night behind Makurdi International Secondary School, opposite Gwuve U Tiv residence, Makurdi , Local Government Area of Benue State, destroying a building and raising fears among residents.<\/p>\n
The inferno reportedly started at a carpentry workshop after the owners burnt refuse in a gutter outside their shop and left without ensuring it was fully put out.<\/p>\n
By 8:00 pm, the fire had spread to a wooden furniture stored nearby, intensifying the flames.<\/p>\n
Eyewitnesses say the fire engulfed an adjacent building rented by a church, prompting passersby to raise the alarm.<\/p>\n
They said initial attempts to reach the Federal Fire Service were delayed as access to their station was blocked due to road reconstruction.<\/p>\n
The Benue State Fire Service eventually arrived and brought the fire under control, preventing further damage to neighboring buildings.<\/p>\n
No injuries has been reported, but properties destroyed are yet to be fully assessed.<\/p>\n
Residents expressed concern over the dangers of unattended fires and called for better preparedness in emergencies.<\/p>\n
State fire officials have urged residents and business owners to exercise caution when disposing waste and to ensure fire is fully extinguished to prevent similar incidents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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