By Aisha Abubakar Maiagogo
The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed a fire outbreak at the Animal Health School in Kabo Local Government Area on Monday, January 19, 2026, destroying several classrooms before it was brought under control.
According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the incident occurred at about 2:53 p.m., following a distress call received from Jamilu Abubakar at the Fire Service Control Room.
Firefighters from the Rijiyar Zaki Fire Station were immediately mobilized to the scene. Upon arrival, they discovered that a ground-floor building measuring about 500 by 500 feet, used as an Animal Health School, was engulfed in flames.
The statement revealed that the fire affected 34 classrooms, out of which 16 were severely damaged, while 18 sustained partial damage.
Abdullahi said that through prompt intervention by firefighters and the mercy of Allah, the fire was successfully extinguished, preventing it from spreading to nearby offices and other structures within the school premises.
He added that one firefighting truck from the Rijiyar Zaki station was deployed to contain the blaze.
The Service reiterated its call to the public to report emergencies promptly through its hotlines 08107888878 and 07026026400 to help safeguard lives and property.