The Plenary of the House of Representatives has summoned the Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS), the Liberia National Police (LNP), and the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) to provide a comprehensive update on the tragic fire incident that claimed the lives of the Garnett family in the Duport Road area.
The decision was triggered by communication from Montserrado County District #4 Representative Michael Thomas over the shocking fire incident of November 14, 2025, in the Shara Community.
The fire resulted in the death of Community Chairlady Mrs. Deiode Garnette, her children, Ms. Judee Garnette and Isaac Garnette, and two grandchildren, Christopher Freeman and Ruth Fleming.
Representative Thomas said that although the LNFS, LNP, and LEC swiftly responded to the scene and initiated investigations into the cause of the fire, none of the institutions has released an official report to the public, stating that the situation has fueled ongoing speculation and conflicting accounts surrounding the tragic loss of lives.
“As the representative of the district where this heartbreaking incident occurred, I have taken a vested interest in ensuring that our constituents receive clarity,” Thomas said.
The Monsterrado County Lawmaker said the absence of official findings has intensified tensions and confusion within the community and appealed to the House to invite the three institutions to present their investigative findings to Plenary, to help address public concerns and dispel misinformation.
Given the gravity of the matter, the Plenary has agreed and summoned the LNFS, LNP, and LEC to appear next Tuesday, December 9, 2025, to provide official reports, as part of the House’s oversight responsibility to safeguard the welfare of the Liberian people.
