Bauchi State recorded two deaths and property losses valued at ₦1.59 billion from fire incidents between January and December 2025, the Federal Fire Service has disclosed.
The Public Relations Officer of the state command, Umar Lawal, while presenting the statistics on Monday, said the service also saved four lives and property worth ₦2.86 billion across 167 fire incidents within the same period.
Lawal explained that the outbreaks affected public and government buildings, private homes, educational institutions, markets, petrol and gas stations, and vehicles.
According to the breakdown, properties worth ₦23 million were lost in 10 incidents involving public and government buildings, while ₦855.1 million was saved. In 80 incidents affecting private residences, losses stood at ₦605 million, with ₦1.4 billion salvaged.
He added that educational institutions recorded ₦120 million in losses and ₦200 million saved, while markets lost ₦45 million with ₦90 million rescued in five incidents. Petrol and gas stations recorded losses of ₦23.7 million and savings of ₦53 million in 15 cases, while vehicles were involved in 15 outbreaks, with ₦70 million destroyed and ₦33 million recovered.
Lawal attributed most of the fires to faulty electrical equipment, power surges, illegal storage of petroleum products, accidents, and dustbin fires.
He advised residents to handle electrical appliances carefully, avoid overloading circuits, and ensure proper storage of flammable materials.
“Fire safety is crucial in every aspect of human activity. Preventing fire outbreaks protects lives, property, and the environment we depend on,” Lawal said.
Elijah Adeyemi
