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The '''2017 Kapalala market fire''' was a fire accident that occurred at a marketplace in [[Ndola]]. The Market is believed to be the largest market in Ndola. | The '''2017 Kapalala market fire''' was a fire accident that occurred at a marketplace in [[Ndola]]. The Market is believed to be the largest market in Ndola. | ||
==The accident== | ==The accident== | ||
The fire is believed to have started at around 01:30 hours and was quenched at around 06:00 hours. Fire fighters from the [[Ndola City Council]], [[Luanshya Municipal Council]], Indeni Petroleum Refinery and the [[National Airports Corporation]] battled the inferno for hours which was then quenched around 06:00 hours. | The fire is believed to have started at around 01:30 hours and was quenched at around 06:00 hours. Fire fighters from the [[Ndola City Council]], [[Luanshya Municipal Council]], Indeni Petroleum Refinery and the [[National Airports Corporation]] battled the inferno for hours which was then quenched around 06:00 hours.<ref>[https://www.znbc.co.zm/kapalala-market-gutted/ KAPALALA MARKET GUTTED], [[ZNBC]], September 1, 2017 </ref> | ||
==Response== | ==Response== | ||
Revision as of 11:24, 1 September 2017
| Time | 01:30 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 30, 2017 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 0 |
| Missing | 0 |
| Suspect(s) | Non |
The 2017 Kapalala market fire was a fire accident that occurred at a marketplace in Ndola. The Market is believed to be the largest market in Ndola.
The accident
The fire is believed to have started at around 01:30 hours and was quenched at around 06:00 hours. Fire fighters from the Ndola City Council, Luanshya Municipal Council, Indeni Petroleum Refinery and the National Airports Corporation battled the inferno for hours which was then quenched around 06:00 hours.[1]
Response
President Lungu directed Minister of Local Government Vincent Mwale to find an alternative trading area for traders who lost property at the gutted Kapalala Market. He also directed that the temporary trading area should have all necessary amenities such as toilets.
The president also stated out that the Government will build a modern market at the trading area so that people can conduct their businesses in a conducive environment. [2]
Post accident
Also See
References
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- ↑ KAPALALA MARKET GUTTED, ZNBC, September 1, 2017
- ↑ Find another market, Lungu directs minister, Daily Mail, September 1, 2017
