The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has confirmed that a fire incident occurred on the fourth floor of its office complex in Abuja on Saturday, with preliminary findings pointing to an electrical fault as the likely cause.
                                                           The service disclosed this in a statement issued via its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday.

According to the statement, the fire outbreak was promptly detected by on-duty security personnel, who immediately activated emergency response measures to contain the situation.

FIRS said that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service, alongside other emergency responders, arrived at the scene swiftly and successfully brought the fire under control, preventing it from spreading to other sections of the building.

The agency confirmed that no casualties were recorded in the incident.

“Preliminary investigations indicate that the fire may have been caused by an electrical fault, although a comprehensive investigation is still ongoing,” the statement read.
However, FIRS acknowledged that several offices located on the affected fourth floor sustained varying degrees of damage as a result of the fire.

The management assured that steps were being taken to assess the extent of the damage and restore normal operations in the affected areas as soon as possible.
FIRS also stated that it had commenced a review and strengthening of its internal safety and fire prevention protocols to forestall a recurrence of such incidents in the future.

The service expressed appreciation to the FCT Fire Service, other emergency responders, and its staff for their prompt and coordinated response, which it said helped to ensure the safety of personnel and minimise property damage.