A residential building in Eruwa, Oyo State, was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of Monday, resulting in the loss of properties valued at millions of naira.
The fire incident, which occurred at Ayeyewa Compound, Towobowo Anko in Eruwa, engulfed a six-room residential building and a boys' quarters before firefighters could bring it under control.
According to Maroof Akinwande, Chairman of Oyo State Fire Service, the agency received a distress call at 3:08 am on Monday, May 19, 2025. Fire personnel led by ACFS Adegoke were immediately dispatched to the scene.
"We quickly swung into action and restricted the fire from spreading to nearby buildings and properties. To our dismay, the fire had been burning for more than an hour before the Fire Service was called," Akinwande stated.
The fire service confirmed that while no casualties were recorded in the incident, properties worth millions of naira were destroyed in the blaze.
This incident highlights the importance of early reporting of fire outbreaks and the need for functional firefighting equipment in residential areas.
Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire as investigations continue.
