On the night of August 6 to 7, 2026, a major fire struck the Avakpa neighbourhood in Porto-Novo. IFECARM GROUP extends its compassion to those affected and revisits the essential levers of fire prevention.
Ing. Sr. Sergio S. G. DOSSOU — Founder & CEO — IFECARM GROUP SARL
On the night of August 6 to 7, 2026, a major fire struck the Avakpa neighbourhood in Porto-Novo, causing significant material damage and affecting many people: shopkeepers, property owners and local businesses.
In the face of this ordeal, IFECARM GROUP extends its most sincere thoughts and compassion to those affected by this disaster. We express our solidarity and wish strength to everyone now dealing with the consequences of this event.
A tribute to the emergency services
We also salute the courage, mobilisation and commitment of the emergency services, as well as everyone who helped bring the fire under control and secure the area.
Anticipating to better protect
In QHSE terms, every disaster is a reminder of an essential responsibility: anticipating in order to better protect. Fire prevention, the safe handling of flammable products, compliance with safety rules, public awareness and preparedness for emergency situations are all essential levers for protecting lives, property, livelihoods and our environment.
IFECARM GROUP, a technical partner in risk prevention and management
In this spirit, IFECARM GROUP also positions itself as a technical partner supporting organisations and authorities, through specialised services such as Fire Cause and Origin Investigation (RCCI), the analysis of loss scenarios and lessons learned, fire and industrial risk assessment, and support in setting up prevention and risk-control plans.
This expertise not only helps understand what happened, but above all strengthens the lasting prevention and resilience of facilities and communities.
Caution regarding the causes of the fire
As the exact circumstances of this fire have yet to be established, IFECARM GROUP calls on everyone to exercise caution and responsibility when interpreting or sharing information about its causes.
Solidarity today, prevention tomorrow
Today, our priority is above all solidarity with those affected. Tomorrow, our collective responsibility will be to draw the necessary lessons in order to strengthen prevention and the culture of safety.
To everyone affected: strength, solidarity and support. Preventing risk means protecting people, property and the environment.