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Fire broke out Wednesday night behind Makurdi International Secondary School, opposite Gwuve U Tiv residence, Makurdi , Local Government Area of Benue State, destroying a building and raising fears among residents.
The inferno reportedly started at a carpentry workshop after the owners burnt refuse in a gutter outside their shop and left without ensuring it was fully put out.
By 8:00 pm, the fire had spread to a wooden furniture stored nearby, intensifying the flames.
Eyewitnesses say the fire engulfed an adjacent building rented by a church, prompting passersby to raise the alarm.
They said initial attempts to reach the Federal Fire Service were delayed as access to their station was blocked due to road reconstruction.
The Benue State Fire Service eventually arrived and brought the fire under control, preventing further damage to neighboring buildings.
No injuries has been reported, but properties destroyed are yet to be fully assessed.
Residents expressed concern over the dangers of unattended fires and called for better preparedness in emergencies.
State fire officials have urged residents and business owners to exercise caution when disposing waste and to ensure fire is fully extinguished to prevent similar incidents.
