In the Saraya department, in southeastern Senegal, the absence of a fire station continues to worry residents. With an area of 7,433 square kilometers and an estimated population of 92,912, this vast territory still lacks a permanent emergency response unit capable of intervening quickly in the event of a disaster.
Yet, emergency situations are frequent here. Landslides in gold mining sites—often deadly—road accidents, and fires are recurring risks in this active gold-mining zone.
In the face of these tragedies, emergency services must systematically come from the 62nd Fire and Rescue Company in Kédougou, located dozens of kilometers away. Firefighters must travel approximately 61 kilometers to reach the commune of Saraya, a delay that can prove crucial during emergency interventions.
This situation is prompting increasing outcry among local populations, who believe the department deserves at least a detachment of firefighters. According to several residents, having a unit on-site would significantly reduce response times and save more lives during the many disasters recorded in the area.
In this department marked by intense gold mining activity and increasing risks, the issue of establishing a fire station in Saraya now appears as a major public safety challenge.
Dialy Ibrahima Diébakhaté
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