Nigeria, Oct. 7 -- An electrical spark from a transmission line triggered a fire that affected three bedrooms at a residential building in Gaa-Akanbi, Ilorin, on Wednesday.

The fire occurred at No. 11 Ikotun Lane, Agbadam Housing Estate, Onikanga, Gaa-Akanbi area of the state.

The Kwara State Fire Service said it received a distress call and arrived at the scene at about 12:18pm, after the fire had spread to three bedrooms in the building, which comprises about four-bedroom flats.

According to the service, the fire reportedly started from the building's distribution board following a spark from the transmission line.

The occupants were not at home when the incident occurred. Neighbours who first noticed smoke reportedly assumed it wa...