Fresh FM Nigeria has confirmed that a fire broke out at its head office in the Challenge area of Ibadan on Friday night.
In a statement issued by Samson Akindele, Group Head of Corporate Affairs for Fresh FM Nigeria and Yinka Ayefele Limited, the station revealed that the blaze destroyed several vital facilities. Among those affected were the studios of Fresh 105.9 FM and Blast 98.3 FM, along with adjoining sections such as the newsroom, transmitter and server room, as well as broadcasting equipment.
According to Akindele, staff members initially attempted to contain the fire with available resources but were unsuccessful until firefighters arrived to manage the situation. He explained that the full extent of the damage and the exact cause of the outbreak were yet to be determined.
Confirming the incident separately, the Chairman of Oyo State Fire Services, Morouf Akinwande, stated that fire service personnel were promptly dispatched to the site and succeeded in putting out the flames. He added that more details would be released after a thorough assessment.
The management of Fresh FM expressed appreciation to nearby residents, passersby, and officials of the Oyo State Fire Service for their quick intervention, which helped to limit the impact of the incident.
