The fire, which is thought to have started at 11:30 p.m., did not spread to other parts of the palace since it was successfully doused.
While confirming the incident, Ooni’s spokesperson, Moses Olafare, revealed that the fire was caused by a power surge, which caused electrical appliances to explode.
According to Olafare, the fire incident only affected one structure within the courtyard and was immediately extinguished by the combined efforts of the State Fire Service Department and Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ile.
The statement read: “A building apartment within the courtyard of the Palace of the Ooni Of Ife was, at about 11:30p.m. yesterday (Friday), engulfed in flames triggered by power surge which exploded through electrical appliances in the affected apartment.
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“The inferno did not spread beyond the affected building located at a section of the palace premises.
“It was swiftly put out through the combined efforts of the Government Fire Service, OAU Fire Service and Palace Emergency Control Unit.
“No casualties or injuries were recorded, and no cultural items was lost. Thanks to the Almighty Olodumare.”
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