Gambia: 'Fire Service Needs More Fighters, Mobility to Curb Bush Fires'

The Gambia Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) on Wednesday told Foroyaa that they need more firefighters and mobility in order for them to function effectively and fight against hundreds of bush fires in the country.

Amdou FM Njie, Cadet Fire Officer and also the deputy spokesperson of GFRS, made the request at his office in Banjul. His remarks were in response to calls made by the Kiang residents who are living in fear after an inferno killed a 36-year-old man recently.

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