The Head of Media Ministry of Finance, Mr. Olajide Osundun, has explained the circumstances surrounding the fire outbreak at the ministry early Wednesday morning.
Osundun, while addressing journalists after the fire had been put out, explained that the fire emanated from an exploded battery in the inverter room.
He said about six batteries were affected.
He disclosed that no other part of the ministry was affected adding that everything is under control.
“The fire emanated from the exploded battery and about six batteries were affected. No other part of the ministry was affected”. He said
“The fire started around 6:50 in the early morning of today and lasted for about 15 minutes.”
The NPO had earlier reported the outbreak of the fire.