A fireplace outbreak has destroyed property estimated at ₦15 million at a residence in Hashidu Estate, Gombe State, whereas firefighters rescued valuables worth about ₦20 million.
The Federal Fire Service, Gombe State Command, disclosed this in a press release issued on Monday, by its Public Relations Officer, MB Muazu.
According to the assertion, the hearth began at about 4:38 pm, prompting firefighters to depart their station two minutes later. They arrived on the scene at 4:45 pm and instantly commenced efforts to include the blaze.
A preliminary investigation indicated that {an electrical} fault was suspected to have precipitated the incident.
