The management of Fresh FM has confirmed the unfortunate fire incident at its Head Office, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State.
The radio station confirmed the fire incident in a statement on Friday night by Samson Akindele, Group Head of Corporate Affairs, Fresh FM Nigeria and Yinka Ayefele limited.
It stated that the fire incident, the studios of Fresh 105.9 and Blast 98.3 were badly burnt.
Fresh FM statement read: “We are sad to inform the general public that the the Head Office of Fresh FM Nigeria, Challenge – Ibadan was razed by a devastating fire incident this evening, August 15, 2025.
“In the ensuing mishap, the studios of Fresh 105.9 and Blast 98.3 were badly burnt, with proximal offices like the newsroom, the transmitter/server room and several equipment that got razed during active operations.
“All efforts to fight the fire, before the arrival of the professional fire fighters, with our in-house fire extinguishers proved abortive because of the strength of the inferno.
“We can’t immediately quantify the extent of the damage caused by the devastating inferno, the cause of which is also yet to be ascertained presently.
“We heartily appreciate everyone good-spirited Nigerians who joined us in fighting the inferno. From the residents around our studio complex who were the first responders to passersby and the officials of the Oyo Fire Service, we appreciate everyone for their assistance during the emergency.”
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