Fez: A time bomb near a gas station… A new fire fuels residents’ fears of an impending disaster

A massive fire broke out today at approximately 7:30 AM in a vacant lot adjacent to the Afrique gas station in the Sidi Ibrahim neighborhood of Fez. The incident caused widespread alarm among residents and commuters due to the proximity of the blaze to the fuel station, raising fears of a potential catastrophe if the fire had spread to the station itself.

Local social media posts highlighted that this area has experienced repeated fires on several occasions recently, pointing to an ongoing safety concern. The recurrence of such incidents increases anxiety among the local population about the adequacy of preventive measures and emergency response.

Residents voiced their concern over the frequent fires in this specific vacant lot, urging municipal authorities to implement permanent monitoring and decisive interventions to eliminate the source of the fires. Calls for a thorough investigation into the causes and improved urban safety protocols have been made to avoid future occurrences.

This event underscores the urgent need for enhanced fire safety measures, especially in high-risk urban areas near critical infrastructure such as fuel stations. Ensuring effective fire prevention and rapid response remains crucial to safeguarding community safety in Fez.

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