Fire at the Port of Dakar: Quick Response Helps Contain the Flames
A fire broke out this Friday, January 31, 2025, around 3:00 PM at berth 14 of Mole 1 at the Port of Dakar.
After two hours of intense efforts, teams from the Multipurpose Operational Center (COP), the Fire Brigade, and the Defense and Security Forces (FDS), supported by other port units, managed to contain the flames.
The origin of this Class A fire remains undetermined at this stage. Investigations are currently underway to determine the exact causes of the fire and establish any potential liabilities.
