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35 people died in fire in Benin

News On Time Desk 25 September 2023

35 people have burnt to death after a massive fire broke out in a building in Porto Novo, the capital of Benin. A large number of injured people have been admitted to the hospital. The incident is said to have taken place on Saturday.

Officials have informed about the fire on Sunday. The fire was so huge that most of the people did not get a chance to escape and save themselves. After the fire, huge flames and black smoke can be seen rising into the sky. Fire department personnel along with rescue and relief teams remained busy for hours in extinguishing the fire and saving lives of people.

The incident occurred in Porto Novo, in the south of Benin. A fire broke out in the commercial building located here. The cause of the fire has not been known. Officials said at least 35 people have died so far. The death toll may increase. Other bodies are being searched at the spot. All the injured have been admitted to the hospital. Officials said in a statement on Sunday that a video released by Benin's state broadcaster showed the building badly damaged after the fire was extinguished and several cars and motorcycles parked nearby destroyed.

A fire department official said the accident occurred at a place known for storing gasoline. He told that after the fire, people present nearby saved the lives of three people. The official said the fire incident occurred on Saturday. It has not yet been assessed whether the gasoline storage was damaged or not.

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