PHOTO: The building which was gutted by fire
By Charles Gbayor, maorethason1997@gmail.com
HARPER, Liberia- In the southeastern Maryland County, a fire disaster that burned down a seven-bedroom apartment has left many people homeless in the Lake Shepard Community here.
Other occupants in nearby homes had to flee for fear of the blaze spreading, just days after the commencement exercises of the Tubman University nearby.
One report said the fire was caused as a result of electric short circuit.
The facility has been hosting some senior and junior officers of the Liberian National Police, Liberia Immigration Services, and some permanent residents, including students of William VS Tubman University in Harper.
The fire incident occurred recently during the early morning hours at about 9: 15 am, and another at 10 to 11 am, victims told the media.
Affected occupants have attributed the incident to their neighbor’s mistakenly leaving her appliances on in her room, when she went out.
The occupants, who spoke with the media in separate interviews, accused the power company of failing to regulate the supply of power to its targeted customers, thereby causing shock.
They also blamed the Liberia Fire Services’ Maryland’s inability to respond to such incidents timely.
Several residents, who spoke with the state radio, ELBC, described the situation as frustrating and a complete setback to their lives. Emmanuel Cooper and Jacob Davis, community watch forum coordinator for harper district.
No one was hurt from the fire outbreak. Occupants, however, said all of their belongings, including money and important documents, were destroyed by the blaze.