MONROVIA – Barely days after the home of National Security Agency Director Prince C. Johnson was destroyed by fire, the 9th Street residence of former Liberian President and Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) political leader George Manneh Weah was gutted by flames early Wednesday morning, September 24, 2025. The fire came just days after Weah returned to Liberia on Monday, September 22, 2025, following a trip to Europe.
According to witnesses, the fire broke out in the former president’s bedroom, prompting George Weah himself to call neighbors for help. Community members rushed in to contain the blaze before the Liberia Fire Service arrived on the scene. Fire trucks and an ambulance were later seen leaving the compound after the situation was brought under control.
Speaking at the scene, CDC Acting Chairman Janga Kowo described the destruction as “massive” and said officials were still trying to determine how the fire started. “We’re trying to understand what happened because this is very concerning. We’re talking about the bedroom of the former president,” Kowo said. He confirmed that the former president was unharmed, though reporters were not allowed inside the compound.
Several young residents in the surrounding community played a key role in quenching the flames, according to witnesses. The Liberia Fire Service commended the local residents for their quick action, which helped prevent the fire from spreading further.
The incident comes amid growing concern over fire safety in Monrovia, following the recent blaze at the home of NSA Director Prince C. Johnson. Authorities have not yet released an official statement on the cause of the fire at Weah’s residence.
The destruction of the former president’s home adds to a string of recent high-profile fire incidents in the capital, raising questions about preparedness and emergency response in Monrovia.
