Fresh FM: Remains of Yinka Ayefele’s Radio Station Gutted by Fire Emerges, “Thank God no 1 Was Hurt”

The charred remains of Yinka Ayefele’s Ibadan radio station, which was earlier gutted by fire, have been released online

  • The devastating news was shared in the early hours of today, as firefighters were called in to help curtail the spread of the flames
  • The clips shared online were from a news outlet that had visited the radio station, triggering reactions from fans

In a sad turn of events, the latest images of the prestigious radio station, owned by renowned singer Yinka Ayefele, have been shared on social media.

It is no news that the media personality’s radio station was ravaged by fire, resulting in severe damage to key facilities.

The remains of Yinka Ayefle's Fresh FM fire have been shared online.Fans have reacted to the pictures of the aftermath of Fresh FM’s fire incident.
Credit: @yinkayefeleSource: Instagram

According to the BBC team, who had visited the scene, the remains of the burnt part of the property were shared.

The scene ignited emotional reactions from fans, who thanked God that no one was hurt in the process.

Yinka Ayefele had said:

“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 every good-spirited Nigerians who joined us in fighting the inferno.”

See the post below:

How fans reacted to the Fresh FM’s fire remains

Read some reactions as compiled below:

@arewa_bukkyamosbello said:

“the re-built palace will be more beautiful” in Jesus name, thank God that no life was lost..

@ummuh_seqinah said:

“May God replenish it for him in million fold.”

@princeofibadan said:

“Zero coordination, lack of zeal, it shows they don’t even undergo any sort of training cos what is this.”

@gbenguze2311 said:

“Hopefully the place was insured, this is 2025 big organizations like this should have insurance and the country needs to know the value of insurance, it will really save a lot.”

The remains of Yinka Ayefele's Fresh FM fire have been shared online.Pictures of the aftermath of Yinka Ayefele’s Fresh FM fire incident emerged online.
Credit: @yinkayefeleSource: Instagram

@_simi_sola__ said:

“No casualties, thank goodness. Fresh FM will come back stronger and better.”

@capella602 said:

“Not again, what is going on with this man.”

@princess_morayo_oluwa said:

“Omg this is so much ,may God be with himp.”

@aby_kidscorner said:

“Probably they should check the wiring of that building. May the come back be more beautiful than before🙏. It is well.”

@iamsplufik said:

“The damage is much o.”

Yinka Ayefele builds new mansion

Meanwhile, Yinka Ayefele shared a good news with his fans on Facebook by sharing lovely pictures of his feat.

In the post, he praised God and wrote the lyrics of the appreciation song he sang to celebrate his win.

Congratulatory messages has since been pouring in for the music star over the good news in his post.

Source: TheTalk.NG


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