Strengthening safety and better preventing fire risks at Bazary Kely. A few weeks after the violent disaster that devastated a large part of the market, the Urban Commune of Toamasina has implemented several measures to improve site safety. Three fire hydrants have been installed at the market. The municipality has also opened the path that separates the two parts of Bazary Kely.
The fire hydrants are expected to allow emergency services to intervene more quickly in the event of a fire and to have easier access to water during extinguishing operations. As for the new alley, it should streamline the movement of people and vehicles, while facilitating emergency access and the evacuation of occupants in case of an emergency. Furthermore, merchants are invited to respect the alignments defined by the authorities in order to keep passages clear and promote better organization of the commercial space.
These measures come in a context marked by several fires that have severely affected Bazary Kely. With these improvements, the Urban Commune of Toamasina seeks to reduce risks and improve intervention and evacuation conditions in the event of a disaster.
A month ago, the Bazary Kely market was hit by a violent fire. The toll included one loss of human life, and 3,200 kiosks were reduced to ashes.
Captured & Published at: 2026-09-06 10:53:34 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.2424.mg/infrastructures-trois-bouches-dincendie-installees-et-une-voie-ouverte-pour-faciliter-levacuation-au-bazary-kely-de-toamasina/