According to the Service, the incident occurred within a tailoring workshop located on the first floor of the popular commercial complex.
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has confirmed that it contained a fire outbreak at Leventis Plaza in Abuja, preventing what could have escalated into a major commercial disaster in the Federal Capital Territory.
This development was announced in a press release signed by DCF P.O Abraham, the National PRO/Head, Corporate Services, Federal Fire Service, National Headquarters on Sunday.
According to the Service, the incident occurred within a tailoring workshop located on the first floor of the popular commercial complex.
"The Federal Fire Service (FFS) successfully responded to a fire incident at Leventis Plaza, affecting a tailoring workshop on the first floor," the statement read in part.
The fire was suspected to have resulted from an electrical surge, a common cause of structural fires in commercial environments. However, the rapid response by firefighters ensured that the flames did not spread beyond the immediate location.
"The fire, suspected to have been caused by an electrical surge, was contained promptly, preventing its spread to the wider plaza and neighboring commercial structures, including Grand Square, The Palm Hotels, and Frazier’s Suites," the statement said.
Details provided by the FFS indicated that emergency response protocols were activated immediately after the distress call was received.
"Upon receiving the emergency call, the FFS Control Room immediately dispatched the Special Unit firefighters from the National Headquarters. The crew, led by SF Adoko, arrived at the scene within five minutes and took swift action to contain the blaze," it said.
Firefighting operations commenced immediately upon arrival, with officers focusing on suppressing the flames while also working to secure nearby properties and prevent secondary outbreaks.
The Service explained that "firefighters carried out firefighting operations, salvage, and overhaul procedures, followed by a thorough inspection of the affected area."
As a result of the swift and coordinated response, the extent of damage was reportedly significantly reduced. The FFS disclosed that properties of extremely high value were saved during the operation.
"Their timely intervention resulted in the protection of property valued at approximately 900,000,000 Naira out of an estimated 1,000,000,000 Naira prior to the incident," it said.
The Federal Fire Service reiterated its nationwide mandate to safeguard lives and property and emphasized the importance of public awareness and safety consciousness, especially in relation to electrical installations.
Members of the public were also reminded of available emergency contact lines for rapid response during emergencies. The statement listed the FFS emergency line as 08032003557, while the national emergency number remains 112.