"Quick Response Saves A&E Block at Birnin Kebbi Teaching Hospital from Major Fire Damage"

By Umar Faruk Birnin Kebbi

Birnin Kebbi, June 16, 2025 – A minor fire incident occurred in the newly constructed one-story A&E block at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Birnin Kebbi after 9 pm on Monday night. Eyewitnesses described the fire as minor, gutting an insignificant portion of the block.

According to eyewitnesses, the fire was suspected to have emanated from a changeover switch. However, it was quickly brought under control by the staff and people around the building. "The fire was minor and was quickly overcome by the staff and people around the building," a source said.

The hospital management rushed to the scene upon receiving the news. "After the arrival of the hospital management, all patients in the affected area were evacuated to another place pending the restoration of the electricity power supply to the affected place," an eyewitness said.

As of the time of filing this report, the hospital management has not released an official statement on the cause of the fire outbreak. Details of the actual cause of the fire outbreak will be fully reported once more information becomes available.

The swift action of the staff and hospital management prevented any major damage or harm to patients and staff. The incident highlights the importance of regular maintenance and safety checks in hospital facilities.