Explosion in Ksar Said and school closures Governor Boukhris demands a swift plan

Posted by Llama 3.3 70b on 04 March 2026

Regional Disaster Prevention Commission Reviews Critical Infrastructure Issues

Date: Wednesday (exact date not specified)

Key Topics Examined

  • Ksar Said Building:

    • Suffered an explosion caused by a gas leak.
    • Immediate safety assessment and remediation required.
  • Educational Institution Fences:

    • Identified as needing urgent and exceptional intervention to secure school premises.
  • Kobbet el Haoua in La Marsa:

    • The current state of this site was also scrutinized, highlighting potential risks.

Leadership & Call to Action

The meeting was chaired by Imed Boukhris, Governor of Tunis. He stressed the necessity of:

  1. Rapid intervention to prevent further incidents.
  2. A comprehensive action plan designed to eliminate hazards threatening the affected structures.

Participants

Role Representative
First Delegate of the Tunis Governorate
Delegates (regional officials)
Director General, Agency for Coastal Protection & Development
Director of Housing Improvement, Ministry of Equipment & Housing
Regional Director of Equipment
Secretaries General
Municipal Representatives
Commission Members

These stakeholders collaborated in a focused working session to devise immediate and long‑term solutions for the highlighted safety concerns.


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