By Wise Wesseh
Brewerville, Liberia, February 5, 2025 – Two children – Sando Kimbah, 15, and Yusuf Kimbah, 12, burnt to death here in a devastating fire incident early Tuesday in Brewerville City, Montserrado County.
Eyewitnesses told The NEW DAWN that the kids were asleep in the house, locked up when the blast occurred.
A community resident, Eunice Johnson, narrates that the fire erupted unexpectedly as occupants were in shock. Mrs. Johnson couldn’t detail the exact cause of the fire but said it might have resulted from an electrical shock.
“We did not expect this fire; we only saw a blast, and everyone went helter-skelter, confused as the flames spread”, she says.
“It was unfortunate; we did notice these kids, Sando and Yusuf, were asleep in their room, but everybody was confused about how the fire started, ” Mrs. Johnson adds.
Eyewitnesses explain that despite the efforts of neighbors, the fire proved too intense, and the two children were unable to escape death as they were burned.
The tragedy occurred around Baby Ma Junction-Kpallah Public School Road, Brewerville City.
Meanwhile, the deaths of Sando and Yusuf Kimbah serve as a somber reminder of fragility of life and the importance of fire safety measures in every home across the country.
In late November, 2024, the Liberia National Fire and Rescue Service (LNRFS), launched a nationwide Fire Prevention Awareness Campaign aimed at equipping citizens with the knowledge and tools to prevent fire incident.
The campaign tagged “Fire Safety Starts With You” underscored a need for collective action to minimize fire-related risks.
At the time, Fire Service Director Wasuwah Barvoul stressed that fire prevention is a shared responsibility that requires proactive measures from everyone.
“Most fire outbreaks are preventable. Simple actions like ensuring proper electrical wiring and avoiding carelessness can save lives and property,” Director Barvoul stated.
He mentioned carelessness, ignorance, and arson as leading causes of fire incidents in Liberia while calling for increased public education and vigilance. Editing by Jonathan Browne
