A devastating fire outbreak has razed houses, cattle and six grain silos in the Satigal community, Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State.

The midnight inferno was reportedly caused by a cooking fire left unattended by one of the affected families.

In a statement by the Zonal Information Officer of Rano, Rabiu Khalil, “the incident was reported to the Emir of Rano, Ambassador Dr. Muhammad Isa Umaru, at his palace.

“According to village head Mal. Shuaibu Abdu, who led a delegation of community leaders, the fire engulfed the entire resident housing of six households, destroying goods, grains, cattle and personal belongings worth millions of naira.

“The midnight inferno was reportedly caused by a cooking fire left unattended by one of the affected families.”

The Emir of Rano, Ambassador Dr. Muhammad Isa Umaru, expressed his sympathy to the victims and donated ₦200,000 to support them.

He also urged the community to exercise caution and ensure that cooking fires are extinguished immediately after use.

Ambassador Dr. Muhammad Isa Umaru has promised to report the incident to the Kano State Emergency Relief Management Agency for immediate assistance.