Suriname fire stations lack trucks; minister seeks two-week fix

Five fire stations in Suriname are without fire trucks due to delayed procurement, with Minister Harish Monorath calling the situation dire and aiming to secure five used trucks within two weeks. Disagreements and financial procedures are blocking purchases, while the minister urges citizens to avoid grass fires. This highlights critical gaps in emergency response infrastructure.

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