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Tag: Fire

BREAKING: ‘Multiple victims down’ as gunman opens fire in bowling alley near Los Angeles
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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BREAKING: ‘Multiple victims down’ as gunman opens fire in bowling alley near Los Angeles

Authorities in California on Saturday announced they were addressing a shooting incident with “multiple casualties” at a bowling establishment near Los Angeles.In a tweet, the Torrance Police Department indicated there were “reports of gunfire with numerous individuals down.” Reports of gunfire with numerous individuals down. T P D is present at the location. Investigation is ongoing. Kindly avoid the vicinity. — Torrance Police (@TorrancePD) January 5, 2019The Los Angeles Times disclosed the shooting occurred at Gable House Bowl. Authorities urged the public to “stay clear of the vicinity.”
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JUST IN: Fire destroys scores of shanties in Ebute Meta, Lagos
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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JUST IN: Fire destroys scores of shanties in Ebute Meta, Lagos

Many shanties have been destroyed by fire at the Ondo-Ibadan area of the Okobaba sawmill, Ebute Meta, Lagos State. The fire was reported to have started in one of the huts but spread to the area of the community. Efforts by firefighters and residents to kill the fire are yet to yield any results as of filing this report. An eyewitness told newsmen that residents of the area trooped out in their hundreds to douse the fire. The cause of the fire is yet to be found as of the time of filing this report. However, residents of close-by buildings have begun leaving their properties.
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Breaking: Fire razes Kogi Assembly building
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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Breaking: Fire razes Kogi Assembly building

Flames have destroyed the Kogi State House of Assembly building in Lokoja, the capital of the State. Reports indicate that the early morning blaze severely damaged the flooring of the structure via the ceiling of the Chamber. As per PUNCH, an anonymous source mentioned that he suspected an explosion, but could not identify who might be culpable. The Assembly's Speaker, Mathew Kolawole, expressed his belief that it may be an act of sabotage. Nevertheless, Kolawole was unable to specify the potential origin of the suspected sabotage. When asked if the fire incident could be linked to the recent events involving the Assembly and the Dangote group, the Speaker remarked, “We should allow security personnel to conduct their investigation and provide us with a report moving forward...
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