Liberia: Fireplace Destroys 4 Homes in Ganta as Residents Assault Fireplace Truck in Anger Over Delay in Response

Nimba County—A fireplace that broke out in Ganta on Thursday afternoon destroyed 4 homes, prompting indignant residents to assault a fireplace truck donated to the county by businessman Tomah Floyd Sr. 

By: Franklin Doloquee

This incident marks the second time in latest weeks that residents have retaliated in opposition to the fireplace service as a result of delayed arrival of emergency response groups.

The fireplace truck traveled a distance of 45 kilometers from Sanniquellie to Ganta in an try to help these affected by the blaze, however residents expressed their frustration over its late response on the scene.

Reports point out that the assault on the fireplace truck stemmed from the residents’ dissatisfaction with its timing. Just days prior, an analogous incident occurred within the Pearson Community, the place residents additionally confronted the fireplace truck for arriving late and demanded it go away the realm.

Despite the truck being supposed to bolster emergency providers within the area, some group members have reacted negatively to its presence. 

The Victims of the fireplace within the Congo group, nonetheless, said they had been unaware of the reason for the blaze, as they weren’t current on the time.

The 4 homes affected by the fireplace are located shut collectively, compounding the harm from the incident. 

This scenario raises considerations about group relations and the effectiveness of emergency response in Nimba County.