The management of FIRS confirmed the incident in a statement posted on its X account, explaining that the fire was detected early by on-duty security personnel, who immediately took steps to contain the situation before it escalated.

 

Afire outbreak triggered by an electrical fault on Saturday affected the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) headquarters in Abuja, damaging several offices on the fourth floor of the building.

 

The management of FIRS confirmed the incident in a statement posted on its X account, explaining that the fire was detected early by on-duty security personnel, who immediately took steps to contain the situation before it escalated.

 

According to the agency, emergency responders, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service, arrived promptly at the scene and successfully brought the fire under control, preventing it from spreading to other sections of the building.

 

FIRS said no life was lost in the incident, although a number of offices on the affected floor sustained damage as a result of the fire.

 

“Preliminary investigations indicate that the fire may have been caused by an electrical fault, though a full inquiry is ongoing,” FIRS said.

 

The service added that it has commenced a review of its internal safety measures, with plans to strengthen existing protocols to avert similar incidents in the future.

 

FIRS also expressed appreciation to emergency services and members of staff for their swift and coordinated response, which it said helped to ensure the safety of employees and minimise property damage.