Cameroon’s authorities have ordered the temporary shutdown of the Metafrique Steel plant in Douala after a violent fire broke out in the city’s Bassa industrial zone. The plant was sealed off by officials on the day following the blaze, pending further investigation.
The fire, described as “violent” by local reports, prompted an immediate response from emergency services and led to the closure of the surrounding industrial area. Officials have not released detailed information on injuries or fatalities, noting that the human toll is still being assessed.
Metafrique Steel, a key steel‑manufacturing facility in Douala, is now under seal while investigators determine the cause of the incident and evaluate any damage to the plant’s infrastructure.
Douala, Cameroon’s largest city and main economic hub, hosts a concentration of manufacturing and processing plants. The government’s swift action reflects a broader policy of ensuring safety and preventing further disruptions in the country’s industrial sector.
Authorities have indicated that the site will remain closed until safety checks are completed and any necessary repairs are made, but no timeline for reopening has been announced.
<small>Source: Actu Cameroun — read the original story there.</small>
