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‘Do not store Petrol in the house’ Federal Fire Service warns Nigerians

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3 years ago

February 16, 2022

Amidst fuel scarcity, the Ag. Controller General, Federal Fire Service (FFS), Dr Karebo Pere Samson, has warned Nigerians not to store Premium Motor Spirits (PMS), in their homes, saying it endangers lives.

In a statement issued by Abraham Paul, Public Relations Officer, Federal Fire Service, Dr Karebo said Petrol is a highly inflammable liquid which if not handled carefully can cause serious fire explosion.

“Nigerians must resist the temptation of storing PMS in their homes or other confined places due to the current challenge of scarcity, as doing that will endanger their lives and that of others.

“As we all know, children like to experiment, so storing PMS at home could be putting them at high risk especially if it is within their reach,” Dr Samson said.

He explained that Invariably, there is always a risk of a fire outbreak or an explosion if there is a source of ignition nearby, such as a naked flame or an electrical spark.

The Ag Controller General stressed that Nigerians should avoid any act which could lead to a fire outbreak in their environment.