On Sunday, emergency responders found themselves in a fierce battle against a devastating fire outbreak at Mandilas, a prominent merchandising hub in Balogun Market, Lagos.
One cannot begin to imagine the amount of money traders and business owners may have lost to this fire.
Even at home, imagine you forgot to put off that electric switch before going to work, and just because of this singular act, you lose all you had in that home.
There are dangers associated with such fire outbreaks, but, interestingly, there are easy ways you can save yourself the stress and regrets.
Cause Of The Fire
Now back to the Mandilas incident.
The inferno, which began early on a Sunday afternoon, has left properties worth millions of naira destroyed.
The extent of the damage is yet to be fully ascertained, and authorities, as well as emergency workers, have not disclosed the cause of the fire at the time of publishing this report.
The incident casts a shadow of deja vu on the bustling Balogun Market, a vibrant economic center in Lagos.
This leaves the community and business owners in shock and uncertainty.
A Special Advice
Now that you have read all that happened at the Balogun Market and the impact this has on businesses, need I remind you that fire outbreak can happen anywhere, either at home or at your office.
Now, more than ever before, it has become very important for you to know how to avoid fire outbreak in your house or office.
We have a few tips that may appear very simple, but trust us, it will save you some days.
Before you leave your house, when you know that no one is at home, it is very advisable that you put off all the electric switches in your house.
Before you leave your office or shop after the day’s work, ensure to put off every electrical switch.
We are all aware of the high increase of fake products. Sadly, the electrical industry is not left out.
So, one can hardly tell when he or she purchases a fake product.
Some fire outbreaks often begin with a single spark and before you wink an eye, the whole house in flames.
Never Forget
For our beloved brothers and sisters that still maintain the traditional lighting method, say for instance, lantern lamps and candle lights, it is important that you never forget to blow it off when you begin feeling dizzy.
Something as small as a candle has brought down many buildings and even claimed lives.
There are people who expose themselves to fire outbreaks. This set of people own generators and buy fuel often to power it.
This is not a bad thing, but when you now see your house as a place to store fuel, then you have started exposing yourself to danger.
The Smokers
Let’s not forget the smokers. We are not condemning or judging you, this is just for your own safety.
Ensure to put off the smoke before you drop it, either at the break time or when you are done and about to dispose it, ensure the fire is totally off. Some persons have burnt their cars with such tiny stick of tobacco.
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Leaving it lit is risky, you may be dropping it on a nylon while trying to dispose it, and from there, you know what follows.
Form the habit of not dropping the smoke dust on the floor, especially if you have a rug or carpet. Use a tray.
We are all aware of the dangers of gas cylinders.
This very useful kitchen accessory also poses a danger to human lives.
Be careful how you use a lighter around gas cylinders, if possible, avoid it.
In your office, or at home, after using that microwave, do not forget to turn it off.
Some people put a microwave on, leave their food inside and go back to work, in most cases, they forget the previous action they had taken, putting everyone in danger.
Indeed, it is God that protects everyone, but we also have our little, little roles to play.
We hope that you put everything you have read into practice and also be extremely careful.
