A serious incident occurred this Saturday, January 11, 2025 in Cotonou, Benin. A violent explosion shook a building located in Akpakpa Ayelawadje 1. The fire was large and caused enormous damage. The provisional report shows loss of life and injuries.
Benin: serious fire in Akpakpa in the city of Cotonou
The flames, particularly intense, engulfed the building in a few minutes. “Several people were trapped inside, particularly upstairs,” reported witnesses on site. Firefighters, deployed urgently, are working to bring the fire under control and rescue the victims.
According to Bip radio de Cotonou, at least 6 people lost their lives in this fire. The same source indicates that there were several injured people rushed to hospital.
For now, the precise causes of the explosion remain unknown. The material damage was colossal, and thick black smoke, visible for kilometers, caused panic in the neighborhood.
