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Monrovia, Liberia --The Liberia National Fire and Rescue Service has revealed that the country experienced a staggering 41 fire incidents from January to February, marking the highest recorded outbreak in recent months.
Speaking at a press conference in Monrovia, Colonel G. Warsuwah Barvoul Sr., Director of the Liberia National Fire and Rescue Service, highlighted the breakdown of recent fire outbreaks. Among them, 12 were classified as Class A, involving combustible or turbo fires, while 3 were categorized as Class B, referred to as rapid-able fires, and 26 were classified as electrical fires. Regrettably, these incidents resulted in 11 deaths and 2 injuries.
The unprecedented scale of the fire outbreaks has also prompted widespread public concern about the safety of residential and commercial properties. Many Liberians are calling for stricter enforcement of building codes and regulations to prevent future tragedies.However, in response to these incidents, the Director announced they will soon launch a fire protection awareness campaign.
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