By Kruah Thompson
On the night of September 24, 2025, a fire broke out at former President George Weah’s residence on 9th Street, Sinkor, severely damaging his bedroom. While firefighters eventually brought the blaze under control, the cause remains uncertain.
Party officials suggest possible foul play, while government representatives insist the fire was accidental, likely caused by an electrical fault.
Eyewitnesses reported that Weah himself raised the alarm, and residents helped contain the flames before the fire service arrived. Government officials, however, stated that firefighters arrived at the residence within six minutes and quickly extinguished the fire.
The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Weah’s political party, condemned the incident as a “premeditated attack” on the former president. Acting Chairman Janga Kowo called for a thorough investigation, including an international inquiry to determine the fire’s true cause.
In response, the Deputy Minister for Press and Public Affairs at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism (MICAT) denied any government involvement. He stated that firefighters responded around 12:48 a.m., arrived by 12:54 a.m., extinguished the fire by 1:30 a.m., and departed the scene at 2:03 a.m.
According to the deputy minister, the fire started in Weah’s bedroom, spreading from the bed to a dresser. Preliminary assessments suggest an electrical fault caused it.
Investigators reportedly tried to access the residence on Wednesday morning to determine the actual cause but were denied entry, being told they would be contacted when needed.
The CDC maintains that the fire was a deliberate attempt on Weah’s life, implying possible government involvement. The deputy minister dismissed these claims as “loose talk,” emphasizing that the fire service responded promptly but has yet to complete its investigation.
He also noted that government officials have not been granted access to the residence’s CCTV cameras, which could provide crucial evidence.
Though the Liberia National Fire Service has not officially confirmed details, the conflicting accounts from the government and the CDC have raised questions about the actual cause of the blaze, leaving the public uncertain about who is telling the truth.
