N1.3 Billion Worth of Property Saved from Fire in Nasarawa

In Nasarawa State, property worth N1.3 billion has been saved from fires since January, while assets valued at N2.1 billion were exposed to fire hazards. The incidents caused estimated losses of N800 million and one death; firefighters rescued eight people after receiving about 97 emergency calls. At the launch of the 2026 National Fire Week Awareness Campaign in Lafia, state fire service chief Eno Kelechi Nwachukwu urged residents and businesses to prevent fires and report emergencies promptly. The campaign focuses on safe cooking-gas handling, electrical connections, refuse burning, and the storage of petroleum products.