A popular and well sought after lounge in Kubwa, Abuja, ‘Soul Lounge,’ has been gutted by fire.
According to the Assistant Superintendent, Fire Service, Kubwa Division, Mr. Eli Mathias, the fire started at about 6:15 p.m on Thursday.
He said information gathered from witnesses indicated the fire could have been as a result of power surge on one of the bar sockets.
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“It started from one of the sockets, which powered several musical gadgets.
“Efforts to put the fire under control by the crowd was impressive but it was beyond them before our arrival,” he said.
The Fire chief disclosed that no life was lost as patrons at the bar and club were quick to leave the scene before the fire escalated.