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 Posted - 26 Jan 2008 : 17:25:39
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Fire Causes Anguish On Family
As Apartment Burnt To Ashes
By Musa Barrow
A mysterious fire, on Wednesday, 23 January, 2008, raged in a compound belonging to one Arafanding Ceesay of Manjai Kunda, resulting to the complete destruction of a whole apartment. The apartment, which consisted of a sitting room and two bed rooms, was burnt down by the fire.
Speaking to this reporter, the landlord, Arafanding Ceesay, said the items destroyed by the fire included clothes, two radios and a television set. He added that even the foodstuff for the family, including bags of rice and other food items, had all been consumed by the fire.
Arafanding Ceesay called on sympathisers to come to the aid of his family. He said that the effect of this destructive fire incident is rather devastating. He, however, remained upbeat that the family can pick up the shattered pieces and rebuild their ruined home.
Commenting on how it all came about, Mr. Ceesay explained that the actual cause of the fire was yet to be established. He said that he was away at the time when the fire erupted; that it was when he coming home that he found a group of people in his compound, apparently attempting to put the fire under control.
Luntanding Drammeh, the wife, on her part also said the same thing as her husband; that she too was out of the compound when all of a sudden she heard people shouting, as they were trying to put out the fire raging in their compound. She also appealed for assistance.
Also reacting to the fire outbreak, the coordinator of Youth Progressive Network in Manjai Junda, one Mr. Alpha Bah, said the frequent fire outbreaks in their community has prompted their organization to come up with a package for young people to train them on how to properly tackle fire incidents. Mr. Bah explained that such training is necessary in order to raise awareness on the risks and dangers involved in fire fighting. He also revealed that his organization will endeavour to set up a Disaster Relief Committee with a view to assisting future victims of such disasters. He also appealed for help for the Ceesay family.
Editor’s Note:
Any good samaritan who is willing to help the Ceesay family, can either contact the Alkalo of Manjai Kunda or call 9881781.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issues
No. 11/2008, 25 - 27 January, 2008
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