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Why You Should Not Store Fuel At Home Despite Scarcity | READ DETAILS

Faith Ukanwa

Mar 05, 2022

Why You Should Not Store Fuel At Home Despite Scarcity | READ DETAILS
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has advised Nigerians against storing fuel and other petroleum products in their homes despite the biting scarcity.

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The Public Relations Officer, Plateau State Command of the FFS, Anzolo Epaphras, gave the advice in Jos on Friday.

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The PRO warned that fuel, diesel, kerosene and others are highly inflammable products, and storing them in homes poses more danger of fire outbreak.

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He also advised residents to have fire exits and install fire extinguishers in their homes.

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"We strongly advise members of the public to desist from such, irrespective of the current fuel situation.

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"These products are highly flammable and storing them at home multiplies the risk of a fire outbreakÔÇØ Epaphras warned.

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Meanwhile, Nigerians have continued to battle with fuel scarcity with few fuel stations open for sell and selling for at least N200 per liter.

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— Faith Ukanwa

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