A microwave oven left unattended in a kitchen compartment ignited the blaze that tore through a section of Nigeria's National Assembly building. The fire, which started in a committee room, was reportedly triggered when the appliance exploded.
Details on the full extent of the damage are still emerging, but the incident has renewed questions about basic safety practices inside one of the country's most prominent government buildings.
A forgotten kitchen appliance bringing part of the National Assembly to its knees is the kind of detail that stays with you.
Originally published by Premium Times.