The Oyo State Fire Services Agency has successfully averted major fire disasters in three separate incidents across the state between Sunday, February 22 and Monday, February 23, 2026, saving properties worth millions of naira and preventing loss of lives.
Tanker Fire Contained at Filling Station in Kishi
At exactly 21:30hrs on Sunday, February 22, 2026, the Agency received a distress call reporting a fire outbreak at Bon-Kay Filling Station along Kara Area, Kishi Road/Igbeti. Firefighters, led by AFS Akande, were immediately deployed to the scene.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that a Volvo truck (Reg. No. KSB 300XB) loaded with 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) was engulfed in flames while transloading petroleum products into underground tanks. The fire, caused by sparks generated during the transloading process, affected the tanker trailer and parts of the filling station.
Using foam chemical compounds, the fire crew swiftly contained the blaze and prevented it from spreading to nearby buildings and properties. A 35-year-old man was rescued alive and taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention. The operation was successfully concluded, and the appliance returned to the station at 15:21hrs on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Electrical Fire Prevented in Basorun, Ibadan
On Monday, February 23, 2026, at exactly 12:31hrs, the Agency’s Headquarters received another distress call reporting a fire incident at No. 3, Oyo State Housing Estate, Road 28A, Basorun Zone, Ibadan.
Fire personnel led by ACFS Oyeniyi Taofeek promptly mobilized to the scene. Preliminary findings revealed that sparks from batteries in a solar panel power system ignited the fire. The swift intervention of the firefighters, in collaboration with the Federal Fire Service Ibadan Command, prevented the incident from escalating into a major disaster.
No casualties were recorded, and properties worth millions of naira were preserved. The operation was successfully completed, and the fire appliance returned to base at 13:58hrs. Officers also delivered a brief safety lecture to residents to prevent future occurrences.
Gas Leakage Sparks Kitchen Fire in Saki
Earlier that same morning at 09:20hrs, the Agency’s Saki Zonal Command responded to a reported fire outbreak at Abímbólá Layout, Ogbooro Road, Saki.
Officers led by CFS Ayegbokiki arrived promptly to find the kitchen of a three-bedroom flat engulfed in flames. The fire, traced to a gas leakage, had begun spreading within the apartment. Firefighters swiftly curtailed the blaze, successfully restricting it from extending to other parts of the building.
No casualties were recorded, and significant property damage was prevented. The appliance returned to the station at 10:03hrs and remained on operational standby.
Safety Advisory from the Chairman
The Chairman of the Agency, Hon. Dr. Moroof Adebayo Akinwande, commended the professionalism and rapid response of the officers across all commands.
He urged filling station operators to strictly adhere to safety protocols during petroleum transloading operations and emphasized the need for proper installation of fire extinguishers in commercial and residential buildings.
He further advised residents to ensure solar power systems are installed by qualified technicians using appropriate electrical components, and cautioned against improper storage of combustible materials, particularly during the dry season.
The Agency reiterated the importance of early reporting of fire incidents and encouraged members of the public to provide accurate addresses when calling emergency lines: 08067439223, 08054353501, or the toll-free line 615.
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