A fire broke out at a fish processing plant in Yoff Tongor, Senegal, around 9 PM Monday evening, causing significant damage to machinery. Residents immediately gathered to assist in extinguishing the flames, working alongside the fire department. Despite the swift response from firefighters, the fire spread to other areas of the plant, temporarily blocking access to some sections. Witnesses described the intensity of the situation, noting smoke impacting residents' ability to breathe over 300 meters away from the site. SeneNews reports local residents' accounts of how the incident began and the response from both firefighters and the gendarmerie. This incident has left the Yoff Tongor community deeply affected, highlighting concerns over safety and preparedness in local fish processing facilities.