Title: Fire at Matadi Kibala market: traders face uncertainty
Introduction :
The tragic fire which broke out ten days ago at the Matadi Kibala market continues to cause incomprehension and dismay among traders. The devastating flames reduced a large part of their stalls to ashes, endangering their economic activity. In this article, we give voice to the victims of this fire, who express their distress and deplore the faulty electrical installations. Faced with this tragedy, how do they plan to resume their activities?
Affected traders express their distress:
During an interview with ACTUALITE.CD, the traders affected by the fire shared their desperate situation and highlighted the electrical installations that they consider dangerous. Amisi Kabala, one of the traders, explains: “The fire broke out around 10 p.m., ravaging most of our stalls. As the start of the school year approaches, we are worried about the financing of education for our children. Despite our multiple alerts to the authorities regarding the risks linked to the wooden construction of the market, our concerns remained unanswered.”
Marie Jeanne, another trader, expresses the feeling of abandonment felt by many traders: “After finishing our sales that day, we were confronted with a destructive fire, coming from a neighboring electrical cabin. Despite the intervention by the police, the damage was already considerable. Today, for lack of a dedicated space, we are forced to sell our products on the ground. The governor promised a return in three days, but we are still uncertain about his intentions.”
The reasons for the fire remain unclear:
To date, the precise causes of the fire remain unknown. It is important to remember that following an electrical incident which cost the lives of 25 people on February 2, the Matadi Kibala market was transferred to Camp PM by government decision, in order to avoid such tragedies in the future. However, it appears that persistent problems with electrical installations are still putting traders at risk.
Conclusion :
The fire which ravaged the Matadi Kibala market continues to affect traders who have lost a large part of their source of income. They express their distress and point out the faulty electrical installations. While the reasons for the fire remain unclear, traders face uncertainty over the resumption of their activities. It is essential that authorities take measures to ensure the safety of markets and protect the livelihoods of traders.