The Ogero Authority clarifies to public opinion that the fire that broke out yesterday in the warehouses of the Ministry of Communications and the Ogero Authority in Dekwaneh is the subject of close follow-up by the competent authorities, and the relevant security and judicial agencies have begun their investigations to fully uncover the circumstances of the incident and determine its causes and circumstances. In this context, the Authority confirms its full cooperation with the competent authorities, and places all the necessary capabilities and information at its disposal to ensure reaching the truth as quickly as possible. The Authority also calls on the media and social media outlets and all concerned to exercise the highest levels of responsibility. And accuracy, and refraining from circulating or publishing any conclusions, hypotheses or accusations that are not based on official data or the results of ongoing investigations. Releasing unsubstantiated speculation or circulating unconfirmed information does not contribute to revealing the truth, but may lead to confusion in the course of the investigation, endanger the safety of the institution and its employees, and may reflect negatively on the efforts made by the competent authorities to uncover the facts and determine responsibilities. In parallel, the Ogero Authority extends its highest thanks and appreciation. To all official, security, military, municipal and civil authorities that contributed to fighting the fire and limiting its spread. It extends its thanks to the Director General of Civil Defense, Brigadier General Imad Khraish, and the officers and members of the Civil Defense who made exceptional efforts in difficult circumstances to control the fire. It also extends its thanks to the Lebanese Army leadership and its members, the fire brigades, the various security services, the local authorities and municipalities, and everyone who put their capabilities, energies and expertise at the disposal of the fire brigades to help, and contributed to protecting lives and property and reducing damage. The Ogero Authority will inform public opinion of any developments or official results as soon as they are issued. On behalf of the competent authorities.
