Fire Breaks Out at Federal Ministry of Works Headquarters in Abuja
A spark from a faulty ground-floor circuit breaker started the blaze, which was contained with no casualties, the ministry says.
The Federal Ministry of Works in Abuja has announced that a fire broke out at its headquarters earlier today, just after employees resumed for work. The incident was attributed to a spark from a faulty circuit breaker located on the building’s ground floor.
Mohammed Ahmed, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry, confirmed the event. He assured the public that the situation was swiftly brought under control, and no casualties were reported.
Efforts are currently underway to assess the damage caused by the fire and ensure safety measures are in place to prevent future occurrences. Further details regarding the extent of the damage are expected to be released following an investigation.
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