A new fire ravages the Matadi Kibala market in Kinshasa
On the night of Monday to Tuesday August 22, a new fire broke out at the Matadi Kibala market, located in the commune of Mont-Ngafula in Kinshasa. The flames quickly escalated, burning part of the market to ashes and causing extensive property damage.
According to the testimonies collected on the spot, the fire was due to an electrical short circuit. Faulty electrical installations and unsuitable conductor wires would have facilitated the rapid spread of the fire. Market vendors, in shock, watched helplessly as their stalls and wares were destroyed.
This situation is all the more worrying as the Matadi Kibala market was an important place of commerce for many inhabitants of the commune. Sellers and buyers are now deprived of this commercial space, which directly impacts their economic activity.
Unfortunately, this fire is not an isolated case in Kinshasa. In recent months, several other fires have been recorded in the Congolese capital, such as those at the Lufungula camp and a tanker truck near the Rond-point Ngaba. These recurring incidents raise questions about the safety of electrical installations in the city.
It is therefore essential to put in place preventive measures and strengthen controls in order to avoid new tragedies. Better regulation of electrical installations and increased awareness of the risks of fire are necessary to ensure the safety of the markets and the inhabitants of Kinshasa.
In conclusion, this fire at the Matadi Kibala market highlights the need for increased attention to electrical installations in Kinshasa. It is important that the authorities take concrete measures to prevent such incidents in the future, in order to protect the lives and property of the inhabitants of the Congolese capital