Fire Destroys Section Of Ooni’s Palace

By Ayodele Oni

A quick response by firemen in Ile Ife Osun State saved a building apartment within the courtyard of the Palace Of the Ooni from being completely razed on Friday.

Reports said the fire incident started about 11:30pm as the entire building was engulfed in flames.

The incident was said to have been triggered by power surge which exploded through electrical appliances in the affected apartment.

Confirming the incident, a spokesman for the Ooni, Moses Olafare, explained that the inferno did not spread beyond the affected building located at a section of the Palace premises.

Olafare stated that it was swiftly put off through the combined efforts of the Government Fire Service, OAU Fire Service and Palace Emergency Control Unit.

“No casualties, no injuries recorded, no cultural items lost.Thanks to the Almighty Olodumare.”