Guinea’s military authorities have taken the precautionary step of closing all schools in the capital city following a significant explosion at an oil terminal early on Monday.
The explosion occurred at the primary hydrocarbon depot of the Guinea Oil Company in Conakry’s Kaloum neighborhood, resulting in a massive fire that prompted residents to evacuate the vicinity.
While an official death toll has not been confirmed, a senior police officer informed Reuters that at least eight individuals lost their lives, with 84 others sustaining injuries in the incident.
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In response, the junta has issued directives for the closure of both private and public schools in the affected area and encouraged workers to stay home.
A statement from the authorities emphasized that all individuals, excluding defense and security forces and medical professionals, should avoid going to work.
“Public and private sector workers, with the exception of the defence and security forces and those from the medical profession, are urged to stay at home,” the statement read.
Additionally, the junta has mandated the closure of all petrol stations in the area, except for those providing emergency services.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, and authorities have expressed concern about its potential impact on the population, citing the uncertainty surrounding its scale and consequences.
While urging residents in the immediate vicinity to move away from the site, the government assured the deployment of resources to contain the fire and mitigate its repercussions.
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