By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S
On January 7, 2025, the Freetown City Council (FCC), led by Deputy Mayor Kweku Lisk Esq., visited the victims of the tragic Brook Street fire that claimed four lives and left several families displaced. The FCC delegation included councilors Unisa Kamara and Tutu Bailor, along with Abass Kamara, FCC’s Head of Disaster Management, and other staff members.
During the visit, the delegation presented a modest donation of six bags of rice and cash assistance to representatives of the six affected households. Deputy Mayor Lisk conveyed the Council’s condolences, emphasizing the deep sorrow felt over the loss of life in the incident. “While death is inevitable, it is heart-breaking that these four lives were cut short so tragically,” Lisk stated. He assured the victims that the FCC stands in solidarity with them during this difficult time.
The fire, which occurred on November 30, 2024, was reportedly caused by an electrical transformer malfunction that led to a cable catching fire. A family member recounted how the flames quickly spread to the roof, engulfing the house despite frantic efforts by the community to extinguish it. Among the victims were an 18-year-old student from the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS) and an 8-year-old boy.
The FCC’s visit followed an earlier engagement with the victims immediately after the disaster. This latest gesture, Deputy Mayor Lisk emphasized, underscores the Council’s commitment to supporting affected families as they work to rebuild their lives.
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