Fire destroys seven stalls near hospital in Touba
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on SeneNews
A fire destroyed seven stalls and large stocks of goods outside the Cheikhoul Khadim Regional Hospital in Touba on Friday evening. The fire is believed to have started in one stall before quickly spreading to neighbouring businesses, according to initial accounts gathered on site by SeneNews.
A fire destroyed seven stalls located opposite the Cheikhoul Khadim Regional Hospital in Touba at around 8pm on Friday, notably ravaging money transfer points, restaurants and cosmetics shops, SeneNews reports.
The fire is believed to have started in one stall before quickly spreading to neighbouring businesses. Local residents tried to control the flames before firefighters arrived and intervened to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to other structures, according to SeneNews.
The material damage was significant for the traders concerned. No deaths or injuries were reported in the fire, according to SeneNews.
