MONROVIA-Households of six Liberians who misplaced their lives Thursday morning to fireplace on their house are reeling from agony as they seek for solutions to the various unfolding questions.
The six Liberians whose identities weren’t verified as much as press time died when fireplace gutted their residence within the Caldwell neighborhood, immediately behind the well-known leisure heart, ADOMA.
Social media footage from the scene confirmed full destruction of the home from the roof to floor flooring.
The reason for the fireplace couldn’t be established, however cops who rushed to the scene had been seen shifting within the closed room the place the charred our bodies of the deceased had been positioned.
The Authorities of Liberia has confirmed the tragic fireplace incident within the Caldwell which resulted within the lack of lives and prompted requires improved emergency entry in densely populated communities.
The Liberia Nationwide Hearth Service is conducting investigations to find out the reason for the fireplace.
“On behalf of the Authorities of Liberia, we specific our deepest condolences to the bereaved households and pray for divine consolation throughout this painful time,” mentioned Deputy Minister for Press and Public Affairs at MICAT, Hon. Daniel O. Sando.
He blamed years of unregulated development in Monrovia which ie mentioned makes it troublesome for fireplace vans and emergency companies to reply promptly throughout emergencies.
“Public Works authorities have been working to open alleyways in congested communities to enhance accessibility,” Sando mentioned.
“This tragedy reminds us of the significance of supporting the Ministry of Public Works in its ongoing efforts to clear alleys and implement city planning legal guidelines throughout Monrovia and past.”
He urged residents and stakeholders to stay vigilant and proactive in sustaining accessible pathways of their communities to forestall future disasters.
“We name on all Liberians to help authorities initiatives aimed toward guaranteeing protected and accessible neighborhoods,” Sando added.
The Deputy Minister additionally emphasised that authorities companies proceed to coordinate with emergency companies to strengthen preparedness and response mechanisms throughout the capital.
Alphonso Toweh
Has been within the occupation for over twenty years. He has labored for a lot of worldwide media retailers together with: West Africa Journal, Africa Week Journal, African Observer and did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Occasions, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He’s the present correspondent for Reuters
He holds first MA with honors in Worldwide Relations and a candidate for second grasp in Worldwide Peace research and Battle Decision from the College of Liberia.
