Rédaction Africa Links 24 with New Dawn
Published on 2024-04-16 01:10:00
Liberia’s National Fire Service seems to be struggling to effectively respond to fire outbreaks, as evidenced by the recent incident at Speaker Koffa’s residence and other similar cases. The country is facing a growing number of fire disasters, prompting President Joseph Nyumah Boakai to call for immediate action to address the situation.
President Boakai visited Speaker Koffa at his Rehab Community residence in Paynesville after a devastating fire destroyed the property. During his visit, President Boakai expressed his government’s commitment to implementing collective measures to address the recurring fire outbreaks in Liberia. He assured the public that corrective measures would be put in place to prevent such incidents in the future. Despite the destruction caused by the fire, there were no reported casualties at Speaker Koffa’s residence.
Although the exact cause of the fire has not been confirmed, speculation among the public suggests it may have been due to an electrical fault or other factors. The incident at Speaker Koffa’s residence highlights the challenges faced by Liberia’s National Fire Service in responding effectively to fire emergencies.
Mrs. Dama Reter Yekeson-Koffa, the wife of Speaker Koffa, described the fire incident as devastating but expressed gratitude that no lives were lost. She criticized the lack of a systematic approach to dealing with fire emergencies in Liberia, calling for urgent action to improve the Fire Service Department. Mrs. Yekeson-Koffa emphasized the need to build robust systems across all sectors to address such disasters effectively.
Reflecting on the response to the fire at her residence, Mrs. Yekeson-Koffa highlighted the unproductive and inadequate efforts of the firefighters and rescuers due to a lack of resources and equipment. She emphasized the importance of taking the issue of fire safety seriously and building a reliable system to respond promptly to emergencies.
Speaker Koffa thanked President Boakai for his visit and the support received from colleagues and neighbors following the fire incident. He noted that most of the documents at his residence were safely preserved, despite the damage caused by the fire.
Mrs. Yekeson-Koffa recounted the harrowing experience of discovering the fire in their home, emphasizing the chaos and lack of response from the National Fire Service. She stressed the need for a comprehensive system to guide actions during fire emergencies and prevent such incidents from escalating.
In conclusion, the recent fire incident at Speaker Koffa’s residence underscores the urgent need for Liberia to strengthen its fire response capabilities and implement proactive measures to prevent future disasters. The government’s commitment to addressing these challenges is essential in protecting lives and properties from the devastating impact of fire outbreaks.
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