Fallen 33kV power line sparks fire, destroys buildings in Kwara

Premium Times27 October 2026, 12:43 UTCNigeria

A fallen 33kV electricity line triggered a fire that damaged homes and businesses in Ilorin, destroyed a vehicle and came a day after another fire in the city. The post Fallen 33kV power line sparks fire, destroys buildings in Kwara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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