Residents reported that the palace aides and indigenes of the community rallied together to put out the fire before it spread to other parts of the palace. The fire service also joined in the effort and helped to bring the situation under control.
In a statement confirming the incident, the palace spokesman, Otunba Moses Olafare, assured the public that no life was lost in the incident. He also thanked everyone who responded promptly to the situation, especially the fire service and palace aides.
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, was not in the palace at the time of the incident. He had earlier attended an event in Lagos, which was attended by prominent Nigerians.
The Palace of Ooni of Ife is a historical and cultural monument, which attracts thousands of tourists and visitors from different parts of the world. The palace was renovated in 2016, and several modern amenities were installed to make it more comfortable and attractive to visitors.