A suspected solar system malfunction has triggered a fire in a five-bedroom residential building in the Oke-Boda, Asaka area of Awe, Oyo State, damaging one room.
The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, was contained by personnel of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, preventing the flames from spreading to other sections of the building.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Fire Reform/Agency Chairman, Hon. Dr. Moroof Adebayo Akinwande, said its firefighters received a distress call at about 11:41 a.m. and immediately mobilised to the scene, where they discovered that the first room on the right side of the building had been engulfed by fire.
The firefighting operation, led by Fire Officer II Yisau Opeyemi, resulted in the successful containment of the blaze, with no casualties recorded.
Preliminary investigations by the agency indicated that overheating of the solar panel system was responsible for igniting combustible materials in the affected room.
The firefighters completed the operation and returned safely to their station at about 1:41 p.m.
Resident applauded the Governor of Oyo State Engr ‘Seyi Makinde for providing state-of-the-art equipment to the State fire service in responding to emergencies.
Akinwande further urged residents to prioritise fire safety in their homes and workplaces, particularly by ensuring that electrical and solar installations are properly maintained.
He stressed the importance of installing functional fire extinguishers in residential and commercial buildings, noting that access to basic firefighting equipment could help occupants tackle minor outbreaks before they escalate.
The agency further urged residents to report fire incidents promptly and provide accurate location details to emergency responders to facilitate swift intervention.
