On June 2, 2023, a fire broke out in a small shopping center located in the commune of Ngaliema, not far from the Sakombi roundabout in Kinshasa. The flames engulfed more than five houses and a significant amount of goods, without causing any casualties.
According to testimony, the fire was caused by a donut seller who allegedly mishandled the fire, near a gasoline store.
The rapid intervention of the fire services, in particular that of the town hall of Kinshasa, made it possible to bring the fire under control, thus avoiding greater human and material losses.
This tragic event reminds us of the importance of caution in handling heat sources, as well as the need to maintain adequate safety measures to limit the risk of fire.
Furthermore, through our blog, we want to draw attention to other aspects of Congolese life. Topics such as politics, justice, education, entrepreneurship and the security situation in the DRC are discussed regularly to keep our readers informed of progress and the challenges the country must overcome to move forward.
In this context, we recommend that you read other articles published on our blog, such as the call for the release of political prisoners, advances in the representation of women in peacebuilding, and the latest news on the food and security situation in the country.
We hope that our blog will continue to be a reliable and useful source of information for our readers interested in DRC news.