Material Damage Recorded After Fire at Shekinah Tabernacle Church in Kinshasa

Kinshasa, the bustling capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, witnessed a significant fire at the Shekinah Tabernacle church on Sunday, May 17. Located on Boulevard Lumumba in the Matete commune, the incident resulted in considerable material damage. While emergency services responded to contain the blaze, the resilience of the congregation was evident as they mobilized, forming a human chain to pass buckets of water and battle the remaining flames. Others worked to evacuate benches and equipment to safety in the courtyard. The cause of the fire is currently undetermined. This event serves as a stark reminder of fire safety concerns, especially in densely populated urban areas. Experts like Boris Gondamoyen, manager of SFPI Consulting, had previously advised the public on preventing such incidents, emphasizing the need to avoid flammable products in homes and adopt cautious behaviors, such as properly storing gas and unplugging appliances. The church's structure and contents sustained damage, highlighting the vulnerability of public spaces to such disasters. Investigations into the exact cause are ongoing, with the community hoping for swift answers and measures to prevent future occurrences.

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Il faut savoir ce qu’on doit avoir chez soi et ce qu’on ne doit pas avoir. Si vous utilisez le gaz, il faut le placer loin des personnes. Si vous n’utilisez pas vos appareils, débranchez-les et éteignez les prises. L’encombrement des maisons par des meubles ou objets favorise la propagation du feu