Much property, including computers, furniture, cutlery and an unknown amount of money, was lost in a fire disaster in New Bell, Douala, at about 11am yesterday, October 7, 2015.

Although some occupants of the flat were present at the time of the incident, they all rushed out as heavy smoke engulfed the flat. However, no life was lost. The source of the fire, which started on the second floor of the five-storey mansion, was yet unknown as at press time.

Responding to a distress call from tenants, fire fighters soon arrived from Ngodi. With the help of heavy equipment, they were able to put out the fire after about two hours. Meanwhile, many occupants of the storey building suspect that the cause of the fire might have been an electrical short circuit.