A fire has ravaged the Kataviti housing estate in Koné since noon this Thursday, January 2, 2025. Four hectares of vegetation have already been destroyed. Two companies, Arcopaint and Power Clean, are threatened by the flames. The authorities suspect foul play at the origin of this disaster. Firefighters and Civil Security remain mobilized to bring the fire under control.
A fire broke out around 12:20 p.m. this Thursday, January 2, in the Kataviti housing estate in Koné. It has already destroyed four hectares of vegetation and has approached the Arcopaint company, evacuated for safety reasons, and the Power Clean washing station.
The gendarmes, the Koné firefighters and Civil Security are mobilized to the fire this Thursday, January 2, 2025
•
©Nathan Poaouteta / NC la 1ère
On site, a fire truck from the Koné rescue center is present, as well as a Civil Security truck, called in for reinforcement. The gendarmerie is also mobilized. The origin of the disaster could be criminal.
The gendarmes, the Koné firefighters and Civil Security are mobilized to the fire this Thursday, January 2, 2025
•
©Nathan Poaouteta / NC la 1ère
Between October and November 2024, several fire outbreaks were reported in this region, notably between the Belle Vue housing estate, the aerodrome, the industrial zone and Kataviti, during the drought period. Their unusual frequency has aroused the suspicions of the authorities, who are still investigating a possible voluntary origin.
The gendarmes, the Koné firefighters and Civil Security are mobilized to the fire this Thursday, January 2, 2025
•
©Nathan Poaouteta / NC la 1ère
The Kataviti fire remains active and under surveillance. Local authorities are calling for vigilance in the face of conditions conducive to the spread of flames.
Belgium
