Parts of Leventis Plaza in Abuja, has reportedly been gutted by fire.
A tailoring workshop located on the first floor of the commercial complex was mostly affected according to reports.
The spokesman for the Federal Fire Service, Paul Abraham, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
He said the fire was suspected to have been caused by an electrical surge.
According to him, firefighters were able to contain the blaze promptly, preventing it from spreading to other sections of the plaza and nearby facilities, including Grand Square, The Palm Hotels and Frazier’s Suites.
“‎The Federal Fire Service successfully responded to a fire incident at Leventis Plaza, affecting a tailoring workshop on the first floor. The fire, suspected to have been caused by an electrical surge, was contained promptly, preventing its spread to the wider plaza and neighbouring commercial structures, including Grand Square, The Palm Hotels, and Frazier’s Suites.
“Upon receiving the emergency call, the FFS Control Room immediately dispatched the Special Unit firefighters from the National Headquarters.
“The crew, led by SF Adoko, arrived at the scene within five minutes and took swift action to contain the blaze”, the statement partly read.
