A fire outbreak on Wednesday night destroyed a vehicle at E-Phoenix Hotel located around Tanke Junction in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State.
In a statement released on Thursday, the spokesperson for the Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, confirmed the incident and praised firefighters for their swift response in containing the blaze.
He said, “On Wednesday, 29th April 2026, at 23:38hrs, the Kwara State Fire Service responded to a fire outbreak at E-Phoenix Hotel, Tanke Junction, Ilorin South Local Government Area, Kwara State.”
Report stated earlier that the incident involved a Honda Accord with registration number DTH 753 AA, while the fire mainly affected the engine compartment before emergency responders brought it under control.
Firefighters reportedly arrived quickly at the scene and extinguished the blaze around 00:15hrs, preventing it from spreading to other vehicles and sections of the hotel premises.
“Preliminary findings indicated that the inferno may have been triggered by a spark from the vehicle’s wiring system, which subsequently ignited flammable components within the engine area,” Hassan disclosed.
Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Alabi Muhammed, advised motorists to prioritise regular vehicle maintenance, especially electrical components, to avoid similar incidents.
He said, “Vehicle owners should ensure regular maintenance and inspection of electrical wiring systems, particularly in older vehicles.
“Faulty wiring should be disconnected immediately, and motorists should avoid makeshift electrical repairs.
“It is also important to keep basic firefighting equipment, such as portable extinguishers, in vehicles for early response,” he advised.
The fire service reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the state, stressing that rapid emergency response remains essential in reducing damage caused by fire outbreaks.
Report also stated earlier that several fire incidents across Kwara State, including a March inferno that destroyed three container shops at Eyenkorin Roundabout in Asa Local Government Area.
Similarly, on April 11, another fire outbreak affected a shop inside a multi-purpose building along Pakata Road in the Ita-Ogunbo area of Ilorin, highlighting the recurring nature of fire emergencies within the state capital.