A hearth outbreak has destroyed property estimated at ₦15 million at a residence in Hashidu Estate, Gombe State, whereas firefighters rescued valuables worth about ₦20 million.
The Federal Fire Service, Gombe State Command, disclosed this in an announcement issued on Monday, by its Public Relations Officer, MB Muazu.
According to the assertion, the hearth began at about 4:38 pm, prompting firefighters to depart their station two minutes later. They arrived on the scene at 4:45 pm and instantly commenced efforts to comprise the blaze.
A preliminary investigation indicated that {an electrical} fault was suspected to have prompted the incident.
