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A major fire reportedly erupted along ECOWAS Street in Freetown, destroying several shops and business centers in one of the city’s busiest commercial areas. The incident sent waves of panic through the vicinity as traders and residents watched helplessly while flames rapidly consumed properties and valuable goods worth millions of leones.
Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as thick smoke filled the air and business owners struggled desperately to salvage whatever they could from their shops. The closely packed nature of the buildings along the street made it difficult to control the spread of the fire in its early stages, worsening the extent of the destruction.
Emergency responders, including firefighters and security personnel, were swiftly deployed to the scene and worked tirelessly to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures. As of the time of this report, the cause of the fire remains unknown, and the full scale of the damage is still being assessed.
No deaths have been officially reported, but the level of property loss is significant, leaving many traders counting heavy losses and uncertain about how to rebuild their livelihoods.
This unfortunate incident comes months after a similar major fire outbreak earlier this year on Race Course Road, Up Gun, where dozens of spare parts shops were destroyed, resulting in substantial losses for business owners in that community.
Authorities have commenced preliminary assessments, and investigations are expected to determine the cause of the ECOWAS Street fire. Members of the public are urged to remain calm and cooperate with emergency services as more details continue to emerge.
