The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) says ninety people lost their lives in fire outbreaks between January and September 2022.
76 people were also injured in the 436 fire incidents recorded in the state during the period under review.
NEMA’s North West Zonal Coordinator, Mr Imam Garki, made this known during a sensitisation exercise for the residents of the state on fire prevention measures.
He said the exercise was aimed at strengthening preparedness, prevention and timely response in addressing fire outbreaks.
He said, “NEMA, as the lead disaster and emergency agency, is taking the lead to sensitise state governments, federal and state agencies and organisations, as well as individuals, to do the needful on time.”
Garki, therefore, called on residents to imbibe the culture of safety as most fire incidents were human-induced.
He added that the sensitisation was part of a three-day stakeholders’ workshop in collaboration with Christian Aid/COOPI and the Federal Fire Service (FFS).
Yahaya Mohammed, Controller, Safety Awareness and Environmental Support Initiative (SAESI), emphasized that the season of harmattan needed more sensitisation on fire safety tips.