One dead, several injured as fire ravages parts of Abotaose Market
One person has died and several others have sustained severe burns after a fire swept through parts of the Abotaose Market in the Biakoye District of the Oti Region.
A fatal fire erupted at the Abotaose Market in the Biakoye District of the Oti Region on Saturday, August 30, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. The fire commenced at approximately 2 p.m., rapidly engulfing sections of the market, causing extensive damage to structures. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have been ignited by a household fire coming into contact with a premix fuel storage facility.
One victim, who was asleep in a nearby shed, was tragically unable to escape and succumbed to severe burns upon arrival at Worawora Hospital. Several others, with varying degrees of burn injuries, were also rushed to the hospital for treatment. Acting District Fire Officer ADOI Desmond Addo stated that the official cause of the incident is yet to be determined, as investigations are ongoing.
The fire was eventually extinguished with assistance from community volunteers. However, the delay in professional firefighters' arrival from Dambai and Kpando has raised concerns about emergency response times in the area. This incident has prompted calls for enhanced fire safety and emergency response capabilities to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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