A tragic fire erupted in the early hours of Saturday, tearing through a residential building in the Duport Road area and leaving a trail of heartbreak. Three children perished in the flames, sending shockwaves throughout the community.
The inferno broke out behind the Action Faith Campus, catching residents off guard. According to eyewitness accounts, the fire spread rapidly, trapping the victims inside before any rescue efforts could be mounted. Three of the children died in the fire but one identified as Naomi Cole, a pregnant girl and the eldest of the children survived but with some critical injuries. She was rushed at the JFK Hospital. Authorities have yet to publicly release the identities and ages of the deceased children.
This devastating incident is the latest in a troubling trend of fire outbreaks across Montserrado County, particularly in overcrowded neighborhoods like Duport Road. Community members point to faulty wiring, lack of fire prevention infrastructure, and slow emergency response as persistent issues that continue to put lives at risk.
Local officials have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire. In the meantime, grief-stricken residents are appealing to the Liberian government and relief organizations to step in with support and implement stronger fire safety measures.
As the community mourns the loss of three innocent lives, many are left asking: How many more tragedies must occur before real change is made?
