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Nigeria’s first high-definition TV studio razed
Nigeria’s first high-definition television studio, Hi-Impact TV, has been reduced to a heap of rubble following an overnight fire outbreak.
The Ogun state fire service on Friday confirmed the destruction of the television studio is located on the premises of Hi-Impact Planet Amusements Park & Resort at KM 12 Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ibafo in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun, caught fire on Thursday.
According to the statement signed by the fire service Public Relations Officer, Bunkunola Kuti, it was gathered that “firefighters at Isheri fire station of Ogun State Fire Service, led by The Area Commander, Engr Akinwande Abiodun, turned out” to the fire call at the studio.
Kuti said that the fire was traced to a power surge, saying it was quickly curtailed and extinguished by the firefighters.
Although no life was lost, equipment and other valuables were burnt to ashes.
The state government expressed its sympathy to the management of the facility.
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