2017 Kapalala market fire

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

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.

Response

President Lungu directed Minister of Local Government Vincent Mwale to quickly find an alternative trading area for traders who lost property at the gutted Kapalala Market.

Also See

City Market fire