Recent news has been marked by a dramatic incident on the By Pass road, in the section between the Rond Point Ngaba and the Campus triangle. A tank truck caught fire, causing a lot of material and human damage. Several commercial houses and a health center were set on fire, causing the death of five people.
Witnesses to the event report that the tank truck exploded without the cause of this explosion being officially determined. Crew members abandoned the vehicle for their lives, allowing the flames to spread. It took more than an hour for three fire trucks to arrive on the scene, but they were forced to return for water.
This tragic incident raises questions about fire safety in the region. The inhabitants call on the authorities to review the measures of prevention and intervention in the event of fire, and in particular to strengthen the fire service. In addition, the population is also asking for a thorough examination of the situation of the electric cables in Kinshasa, which would have played a role in this tragedy.
The consequences of this fire are disastrous, both in material and human terms. Several traders lost their livelihoods and families saw their homes burnt down. The loss of human life is also tragic, with the death of a trader woman who was trapped by an electric cable while trying to flee.
Faced with this situation, it is imperative that concrete measures be taken to prevent such incidents in the future. The authorities must invest in high-performance fire-fighting equipment and put in place rigorous security measures to avoid such tragedies. A thorough investigation will also have to be carried out to determine the exact causes of this explosion and to take the necessary measures to prevent it from happening again.
In conclusion, this incident highlights the importance of fire safety and accident prevention. It is essential that the authorities take strict measures to guarantee the safety of citizens and protect property. Let’s hope that this tragedy serves as a lesson and leads to concrete actions to improve security in the region