The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has taken a proactive step towards addressing the annual ritual of market fires across the country.

The issue of market fires occurring across the country equally affects the Western Region.

A cogent reason informing the decision of the Minister to inaugurate an 11-member Anti-Market Fire Committee to assist in preventing the occurrence of fire incidents this year.

This committee has been tasked by the minister to aim at identifying potential fire threats and propose practical recommendations towards preventing future fire outbreaks, while ensuring the safety of traders, customers, and the surrounding community.