Tragedy of inferno in Abak Akwa-Ibom State

 


Fire outbreak in Abak LGA

By our Uyo Correspondence.

Abraham Timothy.


It was a day turn night for Utenge Friday James, an indigene of Abak LGA of Akwa-Ibom

These young man 

left his house early morning on 20th Sep. for his daily hustling Painter only to return home in the evening to see his house completely burn down by fire, some of his neighbours who witness the inferno said they were unable rescue any property due to the intensity of the fire owing to the fact that they were not aware of the fire when it started 

 An eyewitness said that they only saw tick smoke coming out from the roof of the house around 1:30pm in the afternoon but they couldn't rescue any of his belongings due to the intensity of the fire 


Utenge Friday James is crying out for help by any good Samaritan

he's left with just the cloth he wore yesterday 


We call on the well meaning Nigerian to assist the young man in whatever they can to alleviate is suffering, also call on the Akwa-Ibom state Government to equip the fire fighting department of the ministry.


FIRE SAFETY MEASURES.

Here are some safety measures everyone need to know and takes to advert fire incident in your house. 


1. Install smoke detectors on every level of your home and outside each sleeping area. Test them monthly and replace batteries every six months.


2. Have an escape plan in case of fire. Create a plan with your family and practice regularly, so everyone knows what to do in an emergency.


3. Keep flammable items away from heat sources, such as curtains, clothes, cleaning products, and paper towels.


4. Avoid smoking inside your house, especially when you're feeling drowsy or forgetful. Use a deep ashtray and fully extinguish cigarettes.


5. Never leave a stove or oven unattended while cooking. Keep flammable objects away from the stove and turn off appliances when you're done.


6. Have a fire extinguisher readily accessible in your home, especially in the kitchen. Make sure everyone knows how to use it.


7. Don't overload outlets or extension cords with too many electronics. Unplug appliances when not in use and replace worn or damaged cords.


8. Teach children about fire safety and keep matches and lighters out of their reach.


9. Keep your surroundings neat and maintained. Trim trees and shrubs close to your home, and clear clutter and debris from your yard and roof.


10. Call your country emergency number, immediately if you see or smell smoke or fire, even if it seems small. 

Act quickly and calmly while waiting for emergency responders to arrive.


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