Monrovia, Liberia– A tragic fire early Thursday morning devastated a five-bedroom home in the New Matadi community, leaving four teenagers dead and the residence completely destroyed.
The blaze, according multiple accounts erupted around 1:00 a.m., engulfing the structure in flames and catching occupants and neighbors off guard.
According to eyewitnesses on the scene said they applied frantic efforts to contain the fire, but the intense heat and rapid spread made it impossible to extinguish.
Sources suggest the fire may have been caused by a mosquito coil lit by a child, a common method used in Liberian households to repel mosquitoes.
The situation escalated quickly, offering little time for escape.
The Liberia National Police and the National Fire Service have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire as the community mourns the devastating loss of young lives.
