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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>In a devastating incident this morning, the office of the Minister of Water Resources and the Permanent Secretary fell victim to a destructive fire, leaving witnesses in shock.<\/p>\n

Eyewitnesses on the scene reported thick plumes of smoke billowing from the building as efforts were made to contain the flames.<\/p>\n

Notably, the Minister of Water Resources was reportedly absent during the incident, and as of now, no official statement has been released by the minister regarding the unfortunate event.<\/p>\n

As investigators initiate a thorough examination to determine the cause of the fire, concerns are mounting over the potential repercussions for crucial government operations. The loss of important documents, infrastructure, and equipment could pose challenges for the affected departments, raising questions about the continuity of essential services.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Sierra-Leone<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. In a devastating incident this morning, the office of the Minister of Water Resources and the Permanent Secretary fell victim to a destructive fire, leaving witnesses in shock. Eyewitnesses on the scene reported thick plumes of smoke billowing from the building as efforts were made to contain the flames. 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