An electrical surge triggered a fire on Thursday that destroyed several offices and sections of Rogo General Hospital in Rogo Local Government Area of Kano State.
The incident was confirmed on Friday by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi, in a statement.
According to Abdullahi, the fire service received an emergency call at about 2:36 pm from one Abdullahi Rifan, who reported that part of the hospital was ablaze.
He said, “The director, Alhaji Sani Anas, immediately deployed men from the Karaye and Rogo fire stations. They arrived to find a one-storey building measuring about 400 by 400 feet engulfed in flames.”
Abdullahi explained that several critical units within the hospital were affected by the fire. “The affected areas included the Physiotherapy Clinic, a MEU office, the Dental section, OPD, ACC/Card room, DOT office, and Laboratory office, all located on the ground floor,” he said.
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He added that initial assessments pointed to an electrical fault as the cause of the incident. “Preliminary findings suggest that the fire was triggered by an electrical spark. However, the Fire Service noted that a full investigation would be conducted to determine the exact cause,” Abdullahi stated.
The fire service spokesperson also used the opportunity to warn residents to be more cautious, particularly during the harmattan season.
“The director urges the public to exercise caution while using fire, especially during this harmattan season, to prevent future fire incidents and protect lives and property,” he added.