A fire erupted on Monday at a feed mill factory situated in the Podo district of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, destroying a prefabricated storage building and goods estimated to be worth several million naira. The incident caused significant material loss but, according to officials, resulted in no loss of life.
What was the extent of the damage?
The blaze primarily affected a temporary structure used as a store within the factory complex. Preliminary assessments indicate that the fire consumed inventory and equipment whose combined value runs into the millions of naira. Emergency responders were able to prevent the flames from spreading to adjacent buildings, limiting the overall impact.
How did the fire service respond?
Maroof Akinwande, chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, confirmed that fire crews arrived promptly and succeeded in bringing the fire under control. In a statement supplied to DAILY POST, Akinwande said, "On arrival, it was discovered that a prefabricated building being used as a store had been severely affected by the fire. The fire was successfully brought under control and restricted from spreading to other buildings and facilities."
What might have triggered the blaze?
The fire service’s initial investigation points to a possible spontaneous reaction of materials stored within the factory as the cause. While the exact source has not been definitively identified, investigators are examining the chemical composition of the feed and other substances present in the facility.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of temporary structures, especially those housing combustible or reactive materials. Authorities have urged industrial operators in the region to review safety protocols, ensure proper storage of hazardous substances, and consider more fire‑resistant building solutions to mitigate future risks.
Overall, the fire at the Ibadan feed mill resulted in substantial financial loss but, thanks to swift action by the Oyo State Fire Service, avoided any casualties.