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Fire at the Old Hydrocarbon Depot: What the Technical Details of the Incident Reveal – Africa Guinea
Summary
CONAKRY – The technical explanations given after the fire on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the site of the former Kaloum oil depot provide initial details of the circumstances of the disaster as well as of the safety deficiencies identified during the dismantling operations. According to exclusive information obtained by Africaguinee.com, the departure of
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CONAKRY- A fire was declared this Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the former Coronthie oil depot, causing a large black smoke visible several kilometres away. Questioned by Africaguinee.com, the Regional Director of Civil Protection of Conakry explained the circumstances of the disaster, referring to a fire departure during scrap metal cutting operations