The Federal Fire Service, Kaduna State Command, has warned the residents of the state of possible fire incidents during the harmattan season.
The state fire commander, Sadiq Usman, in a statement, on Wednesday in Kaduna explained that the aim of the warning was to safeguard lives and property as climate-related incidents continue to rise in Nigeria.
He said, “The call is necessary as a combination of dropping temperatures, strong winds and increased use of heating sources during the season significantly increased the risk of fires and related emergencies.”
The state Commander assured that the Federal Fire Service was taking proactive measures by activating its early warnings to prevent fire disasters in the harmattan season.
The significance of early warning systems and early actions, according to him, was to avert humanitarian crises, particularly in vulnerable and remote areas.
He said it was necessary to maintain a state of readiness and enable swift responses during emergencies, urging communities to actively engage in risk management.
He explained that it includes sharing timely information with relevant stakeholders and collaborating with the fire service to raise public awareness and enhance risk mitigation.
The Commander assured the public of the command’s readiness to respond effectively to fire incidents and other emergencies in any part of the state.
Harmattan Season: Kaduna residents warned against increased risk of fire incidents