The Federal Fire Service (FFS) says five lives were lost and property worth N12 billion destroyed in 15 fire-related incidents recorded in Kano in February, underscoring the human and economic toll of recurring fire outbreaks in the state.
The disclosure was made by the Kano State Controller of the service, Kazeem Sholadoye, in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer, Al-Hassan Kantin, on Wednesday in Kano, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
The service, however, noted that it was able to save 24 lives and property valued at N56.8 billion during emergency response operations within the same period. It also recorded 14 false alarms in the month under review.
The FFS emphasised the importance of preventive measures, urging residents to exercise caution in handling fire and to switch off electrical appliances before leaving their homes.
Overall, the report reflects both the ongoing challenges in fire management and the critical role of emergency response in mitigating damage.
The disclosure of the losses comes a month after the Singer Market fire outbreak in Kano, which started on Saturday evening, February 14, 2026, and continued into Sunday, destroying large sections of the densely packed trading hub and disrupting economic activities across the city.
There appears to be an increase in reported cases of fire outbreaks, not just in markets but also in government complexes across the country.
In 2024, the Lagos State Commissioner for the Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Gbenga Oyerinde, disclosed that the state recorded property losses estimated at N25.37 billion due to fire incidents.