Kinshasa: After the Fire at the Panacée Hall, the Question of Fire Extinguisher Costs

The fire at the Panacée Hall in Kinshasa raises questions about fire prevention in public establishments. Fire safety expert Carmella Lydie Kukundama emphasizes that many owners wait until construction is complete to equip their buildings. She believes that a quick intervention could have controlled the fire, which caused injuries mainly due to smoke and panic. Kukundama calls for integrating fire safety from the design phase of projects.