Following the fire of a gas station Thursday in Hinche https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-16900-haiti-hinche-the-ministry-of-interior-made-a-provisional-assessment-of-the-fire.html , President a.i. Jocelerme Privert, who said he was "dismayed by this tragedy" presents "his sympathies to the Haitian people, especially the families and friends affected by the tragedy." He also commends the dedication and courage of the local population which, despite its limited resources, has given full support to the victims of this terrible fire to avoid the worst.

The First Lady Ginette Michaud Privert feels deeply shocked by the accident occurred in Hinche yesterday and announced that a substantial aid was sent urgently to the population hit hard "Doktè Ginette Michaud Privert mande tout moun mobilize aksyon yo pou pote sekou a moun Ench yo."

Moreover, a medical convoy of the First Lady is left on the morning of Friday, to assist medical staff already on site to St. Therese Hospital of Hinche to better meet the needs of victims.

The President a.i. invites the police and judicial authorities to shed light on the fire to clarify the circumstances of this tragedy.

HL/ HaitiLibre