FIRE GUTS YONG FA DRAGON MART IN CHINGOLA

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Posted by admin on March 26, 2026 at 4:48 AM

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Goods worth thousands have been destroyed after a fire swept through Yong Fa Dragon Mart in Chingola Town Centre in the early hours of today.

Copperbelt Province Police Commanding Officer Mwala Yuyi confirmed the incident, saying it was reported to Chingola Central Police at 02:20 hours by an anonymous caller. Police officers rushed to the scene and found the shop engulfed in flames.

The fire brigade was quickly summoned and managed to quench the blaze, which had already spread to the adjacent Garnet’s Garage and Auto Shop. While the fire has been fully extinguished, assorted property in both shops was destroyed, with the value yet to be determined.

Mr. Yuyi said the cause of the fire remains unknown, and an inquiry file has been opened to investigate the incident. He added that a swift response by the fire brigade prevented further damage to surrounding businesses. Importantly, no casualties were reported.