The death toll of the Guinean capital Conakry fuel depot fire Sunday night has risen to 18 from 14, Guinean government spokesperson Ousmane Gaoual Diallo has said.
“Despite the efforts made by the medical profession, today we deplore four new… deaths, bringing the number of victims to 18,” the spokesperson said on national television Tuesday night.
More than 200 people were injured in the tragedy.
Assistance has been provided to those affected by the fire, Diallo said, noting that more than 738 households have been identified in the four neighborhoods in and around the disaster site.
The government has decided to resume supplying populations only with diesel throughout the country at the usual price of 12,000 Guinean francs (1.4 U.S. dollars) per liter, he said.
Minimum service in public and private administration will resume Wednesday in the Kaloum district, the seat of the capital city’s public administration and economic center, Diallo said.
The disaster areas remain closed to the public for security and investigation reasons, and only specialized services can access those areas, he said, adding that wearing a mask is strongly recommended in the Kaloum district.
