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|date = August 30, 2017 | |date = August 30, 2017 | ||
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|also known as = Kapalala Market Fire | |also known as = Kapalala Market Fire | ||
|cause = | |cause = Brazier was left unattended to | ||
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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== | ||
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 investigations conclude that the fire started after a brazier was left unattended to by one of the traders of the market after he went to offload charcoal that was being brought to the Market. | ||
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> | |||
The suspect was arrested and charged | |||
with criminal negligence contrary to section 372 chapter 87 of the [[laws of Zambia]]. The suspect's name was withheld the to protect him from possible lynching from affected shop owners. | |||
==Response== | ==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. <ref>[https://www.daily-mail.co.zm/find-another-market-lungu-directs-minister/ Find another market, Lungu directs minister], [[Zambia Daily Mail]], September 1, 2017 </ref> | |||
==Post accident== | ==Post accident== | ||
== Also See== | == Also See== | ||
[[2017 Lusaka City market fire | * [[2017 Lusaka City market fire]] | ||
* [[2017 Misisi Charcoal market fire]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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[[Category:Emergency laws in Zambia]] | [[Category:Emergency laws in Zambia]] | ||
[[Category:Current events from August 2017]] | [[Category:Current events from August 2017]] | ||
[[Category:National crises]] | |||
Latest revision as of 10:58, 21 January 2018
 Kapalala Market on fire | |
| Time | 01:30 |
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| Date | August 30, 2017 |
| Cause | Brazier was left unattended to |
| Non-fatal injuries | 0 |
| Missing | 0 |
| Suspect(s) | Charcoal trader |
| Charges | Criminal negligence |
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 investigations conclude that the fire started after a brazier was left unattended to by one of the traders of the market after he went to offload charcoal that was being brought to the Market.
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]
The suspect was arrested and charged with criminal negligence contrary to section 372 chapter 87 of the laws of Zambia. The suspect's name was withheld the to protect him from possible lynching from affected shop owners.
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, Zambia Daily Mail, September 1, 2017
