The fire that broke out overnight from Wednesday to Thursday in Kabukungu, in the mining town of Kamituga in South Kivu, has hit the local community hard. At least 14 houses were reduced to ashes, resulting in the loss of many properties and the disarray of the inhabitants.
According to witnesses present at the scene, the fire started around midnight, when everyone was asleep. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but the victims report that there was no electrical power at the time. The speed of the spread of the flames took the inhabitants by surprise, who were able to save some belongings, but unfortunately lost the essentials.
It is important to point out that Kamituga is one of four towns in the province of South Kivu that have recently been affected by repetitive fires. Unfortunately, fire trucks are lacking in the region, which complicates the fight against this type of disaster.
Indeed, on July 1, another fire had already ravaged eight houses, including the famous “Eloko” nightclub. The fire had also destroyed seven other houses in order to contain its spread.
Faced with these tragic events, the victims, who are mainly traders from the Kabukungu market, are asking for help from the politico-administrative authorities. Lacking the necessary means to rebuild their lives, they wish to receive support that will allow them to recover from this disaster.
It is essential that the authorities become aware of the urgency of improving the means of preventing and fighting fires. The safety of the inhabitants is a priority, and it is necessary to put in place adequate measures to protect the property and the lives of the people who live in these areas at risk.
In conclusion, the fire that ravaged Kabukungu in Kamituga is a poignant reminder of the importance of prevention and rapid intervention in the face of this type of disaster. It is essential that the authorities take appropriate measures in order to avoid such tragedies in the future and to support the victims who lost their homes and their belongings in this devastating fire