03 Jan 2025 | 09:43 PM UTC
Guinea: Residual disruptions likely to affect vicinity of Madina Bus Station in Conakry following fire in area Jan. 3
Fire causes material damage in vicinity of Madina Bus Station, Conakry, Guinea, Jan. 3; residual transport and business disruptions likely.
Residual disruptions to transport and business will likely affect the vicinity of the Madina Bus Station in Conakry over the coming hours after a fire broke out in the area on Jan. 3. The blaze reportedly ignited in a truck parked in the area and caused traffic disruptions and material damage. The fire also emitted thick, black smoke before authorities brought it under control. Officials did not immediately confirm the cause of the blaze or any associated casualties.
The smoke from the fire may noticeably worsen air quality in parts of Conakry over the coming hours. Authorities will probably maintain an increased security presence around the scene of the fire over the short term to facilitate their investigative work.
Avoid the area until authorities conclude their investigative work at the scene and vacate the vicinity. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the site of the fire and any residual disruptions. Allow additional time to reach nearby destinations. Consider remaining indoors if smoke is heavy, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness, such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water.
