Wednesday 19 September 2012

GUTTED FISHING CAMP LEAVES 31 FAMILIES HOMELESS



Thirty one (31) families have been left homeless at Chimwakila fishing Camp in Mazabuka district following a fire that swept through the fishing camp.
The fire whose cause is not yet known swept thorough Chimwakila fishing camp that is situated along the banks of the Kafue River burning down to ashes all the 31 glass thatched houses that were dotted next to each other.
And property worth millions of kwacha that included household goods, clothings and undisclosed dry fish bundles were also destroyed by the inferno which is said to have started around 09:00 hours today.  
Chimwakila fishing camp Chairman Davison Hamakani told Mazabuka District Commissioner Eugene Munyama who quickly rushed to the area that the 31 families that have lost their houses at the moment do not have any means of shelter.
Mr Hamakani however said no loss of life was recorded as a result of the inferno because people managed to come out of their houses immediately the fire started.
The Camp Chairman has since asked the office of the District Commissioner for any possible assistance towards the victims saying the affected families which include small children have been left with completely nothing in terms of shelter and food.
And Mr Munyama who addressed the affected families assured them that government through the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit will find means and ways of assisting the families.
Mr Munyama who described the loss of houses and property as a disaster said his office will ensure that government through its relevant authorities will render assistance to affected families to ensure they live decent lives.
ZANIS

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