Fire Guts Building In Osun

There was panic at the Old Garage area of Osogbo, Osun State, following a fire outbreak that affected a building in the area.

Emergency responders were immediately deployed to the scene as efforts were made to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby properties.

A video seen showed firefighters battling the fire while thick smoke billowed from the affected building.

According to reports, the fire broke out within the Old Garage axis of Osogbo. The situation raised concerns among residents because two petrol stations are located close to the scene.

When contacted, the Osun State Command of the Federal Fire Service confirmed the incident.

“Yes, it is true. The fire investigative department is there,” the Federal Fire Service said.

As of the time of filing this report, there was no official information regarding the cause of the fire.

Authorities also had not confirmed whether there were any casualties or injuries resulting from the incident.

Investigations are expected to determine the cause of the fire while emergency officials continue efforts to assess the extent of the damage.