Fire Erupts at Kafo Jiginew Headquarters in Bamako’s ACI 2000 District

BAMAKO – A significant fire broke out this afternoon at the headquarters of financial institution Kafo Jiginew, located in the bustling ACI 2000 district of Mali’s capital. Dramatic footage circulating on social media captured the severity of the situation as thick plumes of smoke billowed from the building.

Employees Resort to Dramatic Escape Measures

In a scene of chaos and desperation, several employees were forced to take extreme measures to save their lives. Faced with advancing flames and smoke, witnesses reported seeing staff members descending from the building using ropes to escape the inferno. The sight underscored the immediate danger and the speed at which the fire escalated, trapping occupants inside.

Emergency services responded swiftly, with firefighters arriving on the scene to battle the blaze and secure the perimeter. Their primary objectives were to fully extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading to adjacent structures in the commercial district. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with authorities yet to determine what sparked the devastating incident.

Kafo Jiginew: A Pillar of Malian Microfinance

The building houses Kafo Jiginew, a cornerstone of Mali’s financial landscape. Established in October 1987, the mutual savings and credit institution has built its reputation on providing accessible financial services to Malians with modest incomes. Its mission has long been to foster economic inclusion, making this fire not just a physical disaster but a potential blow to a vital community resource.

As firefighting operations continue, the collective hope across Bamako is for the safety of all individuals involved and that the damage to this key institution will be minimal. The community awaits further updates from officials on the extent of the destruction and the timeline for recovery.

Source: mali24.info