Fire engulfs National Assembly store, destroys documents
Accordingly, the fire have be put out with assistance of staff on duty who immediately broke into the affected office and effectively deployed stationed fire extinguishers on the floor before the arrival of the fire service officers.
“Consequently, the combined prompt efforts curtailed the fire to the affected office only, and power supply to the wing put off to enable a full assessment and investigations into the incident.
“It is expected that after due assessment by the Fire Service and the Estate and Works Directorate, normalcy in the New Wing housing all principal officers of the House of Representatives and honourable members’ offices will be restored immediately.
“(The) Management wishes to commend the prompt response/ actions by the first responders particularly National Assembly staff (members) and the Fire Service unit in helping to curtain the fire outbreak.”
Agada also attached photos of the scene, which showed burnt documents, furniture and other items.
The federal parliament has recorded fire outbreaks of varying degrees in the past.
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