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  • Fire sweeps through parts of Tudu Accra

    Fire sweeps through parts of Tudu Accra

    Several goods have been destroyed and businesses disrupted after fire swept through parts of Tudu near the police station in Accra’s CBD on Wednesday,l evening, June 3. The incident has left traders distressed and stranded. They have called on the government for a swift intervention.

    Meanwhile, Alex King Nartey, an officer of the Ghana National Fire Service, has stated that preliminary investigations suggest an electrical fault may have caused the fire.

    Last year, two shops on the fourth floor of a commercial building at Tudu

    The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded promptly, deploying three fire tenders to contain the blaze and prevent further damage.

    Divisional Officer I (DOI) Alex King Nartey, from the GNFS Public Relations Department, confirmed that while the fire has been successfully controlled, investigations are underway to establish what triggered it.

    “Due to the timely intervention of our fire tenders here, this whole building has been salvaged from the fire,” he stated.

    No casualties have been reported, but authorities are working to assess the extent of the damage and identify the source of the fire. On Monday night, May 11, at about 11:20 p.m, the intervention of the Ghana National Fire Service saved parts of the Nima Market following a fire outbreak. In a brief update shared on its official Facebook page on Tuesday, May 12, the Service noted that the fire destroyed goods and properties belonging to traders.

    The latest incident has once again amplified concerns about the recurring market fires in parts of Accra, with traders repeatedly suffering heavy financial losses.

    Earlier in January, a large fire swept through sections of the Madina Market in Accra, triggering a swift response from the Ghana National Fire Service as efforts continue to contain the blaze.

    The GNFS, in a Facebook update, said fire appliances from the Madina and Legon stations were dispatched to the market shortly after the incident was reported.

    Fire officers are working under difficult conditions to control the flames, with heavy smoke spreading across the busy trading area.

    While the exact scale of destruction has not yet been determined, early indications point to damage to several stalls and their merchandise.In response, traders and nearby residents have been moved away from the affected areas, as security personnel restrict access to parts of the market to enable firefighters to carry out their operations.

    Authorities have not yet established the cause of the fire and will begin investigations once the situation is fully under control.

    In the same area, an inferno destroyed several makeshift wooden and metal structures used for both commercial and residential purposes at Madina Washing Bay near Redco Flat on Sunday evening, August 3.

    The blaze destroyed utility poles, traders’ wares, personal belongings, and an unspecified number of structures worth several thousand cedis, according to the Ghana National Fire Service.

    In a Facebook post, the Fire Service noted that while battling the inferno, one of its firefighters sustained a minor leg injury.

    The Ghana National Fire Service noted that it received the distress call at 12:36 hours and responded swiftly, with the first crew from Madina Fire Station arriving within 4 minutes at 12:40 hours to confront the fully developed fire.

    Also, four (4) fire engines from Legon, Abelempke, and GNFS Headquarters joined the operation to contain the blaze. According to the GNFS, thanks to the timely and coordinated efforts, the fire was confined at 13:42 hours and fully brought under control at 13:54 hours.

    Overhaul operations continued until 20:50 hours, with firefighters salvaging multiple adjoining structures and their contents. Investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway, according to the Ghana National Fire Service.

    Last month, a fire outbreak occurred at Madina Ritz Junction. It was earlier reported that a 2-month-old baby died as a result of the fire incident. However, GNFS, in a Facebook post on July 17, said that after engaging with some victims, particularly women, they confirmed that no lives were lost.

    “A verification team was dispatched to the scene this morning, and after engaging affected residents, particularly the women, and a Unit Committee Member of the area, the Service can confirm that no lives were lost.”

    The Fire Service has thus entreated the public and media outlets to “disregard any reports suggesting otherwise, as they are inaccurate and misleading,” adding that it remains firmly committed to public safety, emergency responsiveness, and transparent communication.”

    The fire began after a gas explosion in one of the shops and quickly spread to adjacent containers, consuming everything in its path.

    The incident, which involved multiple wooden structures used for both residential and commercial purposes, was fully contained through the swift and professional response of firefighters from the Madina, Legon, and Abelemkpe Fire Stations.

    An investigation by the Service was launched to ascertain the cause of the fire, which destroyed several properties. It is yet to be reported the cause of the fire.

    In April this year, a raging fire ripped through the Madina Redco Flats area, reducing more than 150 structures to ashes and claiming the life of a young Nigerian woman.

    The inferno, which began around 11:15 p.m., rapidly spread across 140 wooden kiosks and 20 metal containers that served as homes and business outlets.

    Though firefighters from the Madina Fire Station arrived on the scene within two minutes, the blaze had already intensified. One fatality was recorded—a Nigerian woman affectionately known in the area as Beauty.

    Believed to be in her early twenties, she was trapped in her room and could not escape. Her charred remains were retrieved and handed over to the Madina Police for preservation and further investigation.

    Last year, about 50 stalls were burnt to ashes after the Madina Market in Accra caught fire. Deputy Director of Operations at the Ghana National Fire Service, D.O.1. Kofi Forson, who engaged the media, recounted the challenges the firefighters faced in quenching the flame.

    “It was not easy for us and there was a lack of access to where the fire was spreading and because it happened in the night, the shops were closed and we had to break through and that made it tedious,” he said.

    In the first half of the year, the Ghana National Fire Service has reported a marginal increase in fire outbreaks. A comparison of data from January to June last year and that of this year’s first six months indicates that Ghana recorded 3,595 fire cases.

    According to the Ghana National Fire Service, that is about 19 more cases than the 3,576 cases recorded during the same time in 2024, a sharp increase in cases representing a 0.53% rise.

    The monthly breakdown of fire cases reported this year is as follows: January (964), February (678), March (619), April (483), May (457), and June (394).

    The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of fire incidents, with 628 cases, followed by the Ashanti Region with 581 cases and the Central Region with 408. The North East Region reported the lowest number of incidents—just 10.

    Head of Public Relations at the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Desmond Ackah, revealed that due to their improved and swift response to fire cases, they were able to save over GH¢203 million worth of properties.

    Fire outbreaks across the country in the first half of 2025 led to the destruction of properties valued at over GH¢188 million.

    Top causes of fire incidents, according to the Ghana National Fire Service, include electrical faults through illegal connections, poor wiring, and overloading of circuits; improper use of electrical appliances, such as overused extension cords and unattended devices.

    Also, unattended cooking, especially with gas, electric, or coal-based stoves. Careless use of naked flames like candles, mosquito coils, lighters, and matches, gas leakages, and poor handling of LPG cylinders are also responsible for fire incidents in the country.

  • Nima Market fire: Affected traders to receive GHS5K each from Baba Jamal

    Nima Market fire: Affected traders to receive GHS5K each from Baba Jamal

    Traders affected by the recent fire outbreak at the Nima Market are expected to receive GH¢5,000 each from the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso East, Baba Jamal, in the coming days to help them revive their businesses.

    On Tuesday, May 12, Baba Jamal visited the scene to assess the situation and commiserate with the affected traders. Addressing the media, Baba Jamal urged the government to support the construction of an ultra-modern market for residents and traders in the constituency.

    He added, “Seeing that this is a serious tragedy that has affected our people last night, my MCE and NADMO officials all rushed here and were able to help. But you can see that some serious devastation has taken place. I want to send my heartfelt sympathies to the people who have lost their wares, and also to all the people who are in this market.

    “I call on the government, our president, and the entire nation to come and assist in these difficult times. A few people who have been affected, they have given me their list. And so on my own, I want to offer GH¢5,000 to each of the victims in the interim.”

    On Monday night, May 11, at about 11:20 p.m, the intervention of the Ghana National Fire Service saved parts of the Nima Market following a fire outbreak. In a brief update shared on its official Facebook page on Tuesday, May 12,  the Service noted that the fire destroyed goods and properties belonging to traders.

    The latest incident has once again amplified concerns about the recurring market fires in parts of Accra, with traders repeatedly suffering heavy financial losses.

    Earlier in January, a large fire swept through sections of the Madina Market in Accra, triggering a swift response from the Ghana National Fire Service as efforts continue to contain the blaze.

    The GNFS, in a Facebook update, said fire appliances from the Madina and Legon stations were dispatched to the market shortly after the incident was reported.

    Fire officers are working under difficult conditions to control the flames, with heavy smoke spreading across the busy trading area.

    While the exact scale of destruction has not yet been determined, early indications point to damage to several stalls and their merchandise.In response, traders and nearby residents have been moved away from the affected areas, as security personnel restrict access to parts of the market to enable firefighters to carry out their operations.

    Authorities have not yet established the cause of the fire and will begin investigations once the situation is fully under control.

    In the same area, an inferno destroyed several makeshift wooden and metal structures used for both commercial and residential purposes at Madina Washing Bay near Redco Flat on Sunday evening, August 3.

    The blaze destroyed utility poles, traders’ wares, personal belongings, and an unspecified number of structures worth several thousand cedis, according to the Ghana National Fire Service.

    In a Facebook post, the Fire Service noted that while battling the inferno, one of its firefighters sustained a minor leg injury.

    The Ghana National Fire Service noted that it received the distress call at 12:36 hours and responded swiftly, with the first crew from Madina Fire Station arriving within 4 minutes at 12:40 hours to confront the fully developed fire.

    Also, four (4) fire engines from Legon, Abelempke, and GNFS Headquarters joined the operation to contain the blaze. According to the GNFS, thanks to the timely and coordinated efforts, the fire was confined at 13:42 hours and fully brought under control at 13:54 hours.

    Overhaul operations continued until 20:50 hours, with firefighters salvaging multiple adjoining structures and their contents. Investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway, according to the Ghana National Fire Service.

    Last month, a fire outbreak occurred at Madina Ritz Junction. It was earlier reported that a 2-month-old baby died as a result of the fire incident. However, GNFS, in a Facebook post on July 17, said that after engaging with some victims, particularly women, they confirmed that no lives were lost.

    “A verification team was dispatched to the scene this morning, and after engaging affected residents, particularly the women, and a Unit Committee Member of the area, the Service can confirm that no lives were lost.”

    The Fire Service has thus entreated the public and media outlets to “disregard any reports suggesting otherwise, as they are inaccurate and misleading,” adding that it remains firmly committed to public safety, emergency responsiveness, and transparent communication.”

    The fire began after a gas explosion in one of the shops and quickly spread to adjacent containers, consuming everything in its path.

    The incident, which involved multiple wooden structures used for both residential and commercial purposes, was fully contained through the swift and professional response of firefighters from the Madina, Legon, and Abelemkpe Fire Stations.

    An investigation by the Service was launched to ascertain the cause of the fire, which destroyed several properties. It is yet to be reported the cause of the fire.

    In April this year, a raging fire ripped through the Madina Redco Flats area, reducing more than 150 structures to ashes and claiming the life of a young Nigerian woman.

    The inferno, which began around 11:15 p.m., rapidly spread across 140 wooden kiosks and 20 metal containers that served as homes and business outlets.

    Though firefighters from the Madina Fire Station arrived on the scene within two minutes, the blaze had already intensified. One fatality was recorded—a Nigerian woman affectionately known in the area as Beauty.

    Believed to be in her early twenties, she was trapped in her room and could not escape. Her charred remains were retrieved and handed over to the Madina Police for preservation and further investigation.

    Last year, about 50 stalls were burnt to ashes after the Madina Market in Accra caught fire. Deputy Director of Operations at the Ghana National Fire Service, D.O.1. Kofi Forson, who engaged the media, recounted the challenges the firefighters faced in quenching the flame.

    “It was not easy for us and there was a lack of access to where the fire was spreading and because it happened in the night, the shops were closed and we had to break through and that made it tedious,” he said.

    In the first half of the year, the Ghana National Fire Service has reported a marginal increase in fire outbreaks. A comparison of data from January to June last year and that of this year’s first six months indicates that Ghana recorded 3,595 fire cases.

    According to the Ghana National Fire Service, that is about 19 more cases than the 3,576 cases recorded during the same time in 2024, a sharp increase in cases representing a 0.53% rise.

    The monthly breakdown of fire cases reported this year is as follows: January (964), February (678), March (619), April (483), May (457), and June (394).

    The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of fire incidents, with 628 cases, followed by the Ashanti Region with 581 cases and the Central Region with 408. The North East Region reported the lowest number of incidents—just 10.

    Head of Public Relations at the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Desmond Ackah, revealed that due to their improved and swift response to fire cases, they were able to save over GH¢203 million worth of properties.

    Fire outbreaks across the country in the first half of 2025 led to the destruction of properties valued at over GH¢188 million.

    Top causes of fire incidents, according to the Ghana National Fire Service, include electrical faults through illegal connections, poor wiring, and overloading of circuits; improper use of electrical appliances, such as overused extension cords and unattended devices.

    Also, unattended cooking, especially with gas, electric, or coal-based stoves. Careless use of naked flames like candles, mosquito coils, lighters, and matches, gas leakages, and poor handling of LPG cylinders are also responsible for fire incidents in the country.

  • Parts of Nima Market destroyed by fire

    Parts of Nima Market destroyed by fire

    The intervention of the Ghana National Fire Service saved parts of the Nima Market following a fire outbreak on Monday night, May 11, at about 11:20 p.m. In a brief update shared on its official Facebook page on Tuesday, the Service noted that the fire destroyed goods and properties belonging to traders.

    The latest incident has once again amplified concerns about the recurring market fires in parts of Accra, with traders repeatedly suffering heavy financial losses.

    Earlier in January, a large fire swept through sections of the Madina Market in Accra, triggering a swift response from the Ghana National Fire Service as efforts continue to contain the blaze.


    The GNFS, in a Facebook update, said fire appliances from the Madina and Legon stations were dispatched to the market shortly after the incident was reported.


    Fire officers are working under difficult conditions to control the flames, with heavy smoke spreading across the busy trading area.


    While the exact scale of destruction has not yet been determined, early indications point to damage to several stalls and their merchandise.
    In response, traders and nearby residents have been moved away from the affected areas, as security personnel restrict access to parts of the market to enable firefighters to carry out their operations.


    Authorities have not yet established the cause of the fire and will begin investigations once the situation is fully under control.


    In the same area, an inferno destroyed several makeshift wooden and metal structures used for both commercial and residential purposes at Madina Washing Bay near Redco Flat on Sunday evening, August 3.


    The blaze destroyed utility poles, traders’ wares, personal belongings, and an unspecified number of structures worth several thousand cedis, according to the Ghana National Fire Service.


    In a Facebook post, the Fire Service noted that while battling the inferno, one of its firefighters sustained a minor leg injury.


    The Ghana National Fire Service noted that it received the distress call at 12:36 hours and responded swiftly, with the first crew from Madina Fire Station arriving within 4 minutes at 12:40 hours to confront the fully developed fire.


    Also, four (4) fire engines from Legon, Abelempke, and GNFS Headquarters joined the operation to contain the blaze. According to the GNFS, thanks to the timely and coordinated efforts, the fire was confined at 13:42 hours and fully brought under control at 13:54 hours.


    Overhaul operations continued until 20:50 hours, with firefighters salvaging multiple adjoining structures and their contents. Investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway, according to the Ghana National Fire Service.


    Last month, a fire outbreak occurred at Madina Ritz Junction. It was earlier reported that a 2-month-old baby died as a result of the fire incident. However, GNFS, in a Facebook post on July 17, said that after engaging with some victims, particularly women, they confirmed that no lives were lost.


    “A verification team was dispatched to the scene this morning, and after engaging affected residents, particularly the women, and a Unit Committee Member of the area, the Service can confirm that no lives were lost.”


    The Fire Service has thus entreated the public and media outlets to “disregard any reports suggesting otherwise, as they are inaccurate and misleading,” adding that it remains firmly committed to public safety, emergency responsiveness, and transparent communication.”


    The fire began after a gas explosion in one of the shops and quickly spread to adjacent containers, consuming everything in its path.


    The incident, which involved multiple wooden structures used for both residential and commercial purposes, was fully contained through the swift and professional response of firefighters from the Madina, Legon, and Abelemkpe Fire Stations.


    An investigation by the Service was launched to ascertain the cause of the fire, which destroyed several properties. It is yet to be reported the cause of the fire.


    In April this year, a raging fire ripped through the Madina Redco Flats area, reducing more than 150 structures to ashes and claiming the life of a young Nigerian woman.

    The inferno, which began around 11:15 p.m., rapidly spread across 140 wooden kiosks and 20 metal containers that served as homes and business outlets.


    Though firefighters from the Madina Fire Station arrived on the scene within two minutes, the blaze had already intensified. One fatality was recorded—a Nigerian woman affectionately known in the area as Beauty.

    Believed to be in her early twenties, she was trapped in her room and could not escape. Her charred remains were retrieved and handed over to the Madina Police for preservation and further investigation.


    Last year, about 50 stalls were burnt to ashes after the Madina Market in Accra caught fire. Deputy Director of Operations at the Ghana National Fire Service, D.O.1. Kofi Forson, who engaged the media, recounted the challenges the firefighters faced in quenching the flame.


    “It was not easy for us and there was a lack of access to where the fire was spreading and because it happened in the night, the shops were closed and we had to break through and that made it tedious,” he said.


    In the first half of the year, the Ghana National Fire Service has reported a marginal increase in fire outbreaks. A comparison of data from January to June last year and that of this year’s first six months indicates that Ghana recorded 3,595 fire cases.


    According to the Ghana National Fire Service, that is about 19 more cases than the 3,576 cases recorded during the same time in 2024, a sharp increase in cases representing a 0.53% rise.


    The monthly breakdown of fire cases reported this year is as follows: January (964), February (678), March (619), April (483), May (457), and June (394).


    The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of fire incidents, with 628 cases, followed by the Ashanti Region with 581 cases and the Central Region with 408. The North East Region reported the lowest number of incidents—just 10.


    Head of Public Relations at the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Desmond Ackah, revealed that due to their improved and swift response to fire cases, they were able to save over GH¢203 million worth of properties.


    Fire outbreaks across the country in the first half of 2025 led to the destruction of properties valued at over GH¢188 million.


    Top causes of fire incidents, according to the Ghana National Fire Service, include electrical faults through illegal connections, poor wiring, and overloading of circuits; improper use of electrical appliances, such as overused extension cords and unattended devices.


    Also, unattended cooking, especially with gas, electric, or coal-based stoves. Careless use of naked flames like candles, mosquito coils, lighters, and matches, gas leakages, and poor handling of LPG cylinders are also responsible for fire incidents in the country.

  • Conflict in Nkwanta South leaves 4 houses burnt at Keri

    Conflict in Nkwanta South leaves 4 houses burnt at Keri

    The ongoing conflict in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region has destroyed four houses at Keri, a farming community. The current conflict in the area is said to have been triggered by the death of a 25-year-old food vendor, Richmond Benye, on Saturday.


    The food vendor was reportedly shot. The ongoing conflict has also left another victim, 25-year-old Bright Nkpah, sustaining gunshot wounds on Monday, May 4.

    Last year, properties were destroyed, with more than 50,000 individuals displaced due to the tension in Gbeniyiri, a community in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District in Savannah Region. The conflict in Gbenyiri stems from a land dispute between a Gbenyiri resident and the chief’s son, which began on Saturday, August 23.


    The unresolved conflict is spread to Kalba and other parts of the district. Despite the deployment of 400 police personnel to the area to ensure law and order, clashes between the rival groups persisted.


    Unknown assailants shot a middle-aged man to death near Kalba, a suburb of the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District in the Savannah Region, on Sunday, September 7. The gunmen ambushed the deceased person and opened fire as he rode his motorcycle.

    According to the police, the deceased, whose identity is yet to be revealed traveled from his community, Uro to Kalba to charge his mobile phone due to the lack of power in his area.


    The body of the deceased has since been deposited at the St. Anne’s Catholic Hospital in Damongo by the Ghana Police Service. The incident is amid the ongoing protracted conflict in Gbenyiri, which has claimed multiple lives. The latest death brings the official toll from the conflict to 32.


    Residents have, however, expressed fear over the security situation. Speaking to the media a resident noted “With this killing, who do you think will trust the system again? Some of us suspected this to happen because the guys are still around in Kalba town, and if you deceive yourself and go there, they will just end your life like this farmer.To me, this reaffirms the fears and mistrust in the system. The authorities need to do more than just talk and go”.


    Meanwhile, a seven-member mediation committee has been established by the Interior Ministry in response to the ongoing land conflict in Gbenyiri in the Savannah Region.


    The committee has been tasked with a one-month mandate to assist the government in finding a lasting solution to the tension in the area. During the inauguration ceremony at the Interior Ministry in Accra, the sector Minister, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, noted that the establishment of the committee was a recommendation from the National Security Council.


    The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohunu, alongside senior officials from the Armed Forces, Prisons Service, and Immigration Service, have already visited Kalba, Sawla, and other affected communities in efforts to bring calm to the area.

    In a related development, President John Mahama has initiated steps to restore peace in the Sawla-Bole area of the Savannah Region following renewed tensions between the Gonja and Brifor communities.


    Upon his return from a state visit to Singapore, the President received a full briefing from the National Security Coordinator and the Minister for the Interior on the latest developments in the conflict.


    While abroad, Mr. Mahama held a telephone conversation with the King of Gonja, Yagbonwura Jira Bikunuto Jewu Soale I, during which they discussed measures to end the clashes and foster lasting peace in the area.


    As part of efforts to de-escalate the situation, the President has dispatched a government delegation led by the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohamed-Mubarak, to engage the Yagbonwura and other key stakeholders.


    Meanwhile, security has been reinforced with the deployment of additional police and military personnel to the conflict zone. President Mahama has urged all parties to support the peace initiatives being rolled out, stressing the importance of dialogue in resolving outstanding disputes.


    He has further directed the government delegation to work closely with the Regional Security Council, traditional authorities, and community leaders to ensure calm is restored and law and order upheld.


    Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has assured the Overlord of Gonja, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, that the government will take every necessary step to restore peace in the Sawla-Bole area.


    “We have taken note of all the concerns, and we have also assured him that we will do everything humanly possible to ensure that peace will be restored. But we need his cooperation and the cooperation of all others. Surely, what talking can solve, dance cannot solve”.


    “Surely, what talking can solve, dance cannot solve, so we are hoping that after all the lengthy discussion and the conclusion that we have come to, we will go and implement our part; we are hopeful that they will also listen to us and also adhere to whatever agreement that we’ve had,” he noted.


    Less than a week ago, the sector minister imposed a curfew on the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba township and its surrounding communities in the Savannah Region. The curfew is in effect from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., commencing on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, and remains in place until further notice.


    This measure was taken in response to the recent outbreak of conflict in the area. In addition to the curfew, there is a total ban on the possession of firearms, ammunition, or any offensive weapons.

    Any individual found with such items will be arrested and prosecuted.
    Furthermore, no two or more persons are permitted to ride on motorbikes throughout the day, and the wearing of war regalia has also been prohibited.


    Last year, intense security measures were implemented in the Bole and Sawla districts of the Savannah Region due to the chieftaincy dispute between the Bolewura and the Jahori clan.


    This heightened security response followed a ruling by the Tamale High Court concerning the dispute between the Jahori and Bolewura factions.


    In response to the court ruling, youths from Bole set fire to houses belonging to members of the Jahori community residing in both Bole and Sawla districts.


    The devastating fires resulted in significant property losses for the affected individuals, leaving many tenants in despair and tears. In recent years, the country has witnessed several casualties and destruction of property arising from chieftaincy disputes.


    The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has also reviewed the earlier curfew hours imposed on Bawku and Nalerigu townships following recent attacks. The previous curfew, which ran from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., has been revised to 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The minister took this decision after receiving advice from the National Security Council.


    The Bawku Municipality in the Upper East Region and the East Mamprusi Municipality in the North East Region are affected by the new directive.


    The curfew has created an environment conducive for the evacuation of students from educational institutions in the affected areas, some of whom had unfortunately been targeted during the conflict.


    In a statement issued on July 27, the government announced that it is stepping up its approach from peacekeeping to peace enforcement in Bawku and other affected areas due to the recent escalation of violence, which threatens to derail the peace-building process.


    These heightened tensions and conflicts have had an impact on the country’s global peace ranking. Ghana has been ranked 61st out of 163 countries in the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI), marking a continued decline in its standing on peacefulness.


    The latest ranking follows a downward trajectory from 55th in 2024, 51st in 2023, and 40th in 2022.Despite the decline, Ghana still ranks ahead of several of its West African neighbors, including Senegal (69th), Liberia (70th), and Nigeria (148th).


    The Global Peace Index, compiled annually by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), measures the peacefulness of nations based on 23 indicators across three broad domains: societal safety and security, ongoing domestic and international conflict, and militarization.

  • Four generation units restored after fire at GRIDCo’s substation – Energy Ministry

    Four generation units restored after fire at GRIDCo’s substation – Energy Ministry

    The government’s efforts to stabilize Ghana’s power supply following the recent fire outbreak at GRIDCO’s substation at Akosombo are yielding results.

    In an Facebook post, on Tuesday, April 28, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, disclosed that restoration works and progressing and the situation is nearing resolution.

    According to him, the fourth power generation unit at the Akosombo Dam has been successfully brought into operation.

    “At 9:09pm, the fourth unit at Akosombo Dam was successfully brought into operation, an encouraging step that strengthens power generation and reflects the dedication and expertise of the team behind the effort,” Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor wrote on Facebook.

    Meanwhile, the committee established to probe the fire outbreak at the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) Akosombo Substation has been given a two-week deadline to conclude its findings, the Ministry of Energy has disclosed.

    Speaking to the media on Monday, April 27, the Spokesperson for the Energy Ministry, Richmond Rockson, stated that the decision to make the findings of the report public will depend on its nature and sensitivity.

    “The committee has two weeks to do its work and submit its report. Depending on the nature of the report, you can make it public, and sometimes, you may have to issue a white paper depending on the findings of the committee,” he added.

    Authorities over the weekend announced that they have set up a seven-member committee to investigate the recent explosion and fire outbreak at the GRIDCo Akosombo Substation, which occurred on the afternoon of Thursday, April 23.

    As a result, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Grid Company Limited, Ing. Mark Awuah Baah, has been directed by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, to step aside as investigations begin into the fire outbreak at the Akosombo Power Control Centre.

    Recently, Ghana has been experiencing temporary power outages, locally known as “dumsor.”

    However, the Spokesperson and Head of Communications at the Ministry of Energy, Richmond Rockson, has attributed the disruption to damage caused to the transmission system with a capacity of about 720 megawatts as a result of the fire outbreak.

    He described the development as “a significant hit,” explaining that the affected system supplies electricity to major parts of the country.He added, “The system that got affected was about 720 megawatts. That system transmits power to major parts of the country, so this is a significant hit. The Akosombo Dam generates a little over 1,000 megawatts.”

    The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has taken steps to avert disruptions in Ghana’s power supply following a major fire incident at the Akosombo transmission network.

    As part of the measures, Ghana will temporarily halt power supply to neighboring countries. The Deputy Energy Minister, Richard Gyan-Mensah disclosed while engaging the press on Friday, April 24.

    Ghana primarily exports electricity to Togo, Benin, and Burkina Faso through the 225kV Bolgatanga-Ouagadougou interconnection. To enhance revenue mobilisation in the energy sector and stabilise power supply, the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition says it will introduce standardised, accurate electricity meters from next month to boost revenue mobilisation and stabilise power supply.

    In a related development, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has apologised to Ghanaians over the recent power outages across the country.

    Speaking on the situation on the Channel One Newsroom on Sunday, April 26, ECG’s General Manager for External Relations, Dr Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, was sorry for the inconvenience caused, describing the incident as unexpected and significant.

    “I sincerely apologise for the inconvenience our cherished customers are facing. The incident wasn’t expected. It was a major incident that has rendered the entire control room affected and down, and we sincerely apologise to our customers.

    “After Akosombo, the fact is that it blocked about 1000 megawatts, but I am sure you also understand that even after losing 1000 megawatts, we have still been consistent with power supply within some parts of the country,” he said.

    He assured that his outfit is making relentless efforts with restoration works currently underway across the transmission network, with full restoration imminent soon, hence he urged the public to remain calm amid the inconveniences being caused by the outages.

    “The question is, the current situation at the Akosombo GRIDCO substation is a work in progress. As I speak to you, there is a resolution; there are some of the issues that have been resolved, some parts of the country are back on full supply, pending other lines that will be restored.

    “The engineers have assured us that very soon we will get back on supply. I would once again urge the general public and our customers to remain calm and be assured that the situation is under control,” he stated.

    Dr Ayiku cautioned against calls for a load-shedding timetable at this stage, describing it as premature.

    “So if we start talking about a load shedding timetable right now, don’t you think it is too early to call for a load shedding timetable?” he said.He added that ECG, GRIDCO, and the Volta River Authority (VRA) are working together to restore full power supply across the country.

  • Findings into fire outbreak at GRIDCo’s Akosombo Substation to be submitted in two weeks – Energy Ministry

    Findings into fire outbreak at GRIDCo’s Akosombo Substation to be submitted in two weeks – Energy Ministry

    The committee established to probe the fire outbreak at the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) Akosombo Substation has been given a two-week deadline to conclude its findings, the Ministry of Energy has disclosed.

    Speaking to the media on Monday, April 27, the Spokesperson for the Energy Ministry, Richmond Rockson, stated that the decision to make the findings of the report public will depend on its nature and sensitivity.

    “The committee has two weeks to do its work and submit its report. Depending on the nature of the report, you can make it public, and sometimes, you may have to issue a white paper depending on the findings of the committee,” he added.


    Authorities over the weekend announced that they have set up a seven-member committee to investigate the recent explosion and fire outbreak at the GRIDCo Akosombo Substation, which occurred on the afternoon of Thursday, April 23.


    As a result, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Grid Company Limited, Ing. Mark Awuah Baah, has been directed by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, to step aside as investigations begin into the fire outbreak at the Akosombo Power Control Centre.


    Recently, Ghana has been experiencing temporary power outages, locally known as “dumsor.”

    However, the Spokesperson and Head of Communications at the Ministry of Energy, Richmond Rockson, has attributed the disruption to damage caused to the transmission system with a capacity of about 720 megawatts as a result of the fire outbreak.


    He described the development as “a significant hit,” explaining that the affected system supplies electricity to major parts of the country.
    He added, “The system that got affected was about 720 megawatts. That system transmits power to major parts of the country, so this is a significant hit. The Akosombo Dam generates a little over 1,000 megawatts.”


    The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has taken steps to avert disruptions in Ghana’s power supply following a major fire incident at the Akosombo transmission network.


    As part of the measures, Ghana will temporarily halt power supply to neighboring countries. The Deputy Energy Minister, Richard Gyan-Mensah disclosed while engaging the press on Friday, April 24.


    Ghana primarily exports electricity to Togo, Benin, and Burkina Faso through the 225kV Bolgatanga-Ouagadougou interconnection. To enhance revenue mobilisation in the energy sector and stabilise power supply, the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition says it will introduce standardised, accurate electricity meters from next month to boost revenue mobilisation and stabilise power supply.


    In a related development, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has apologised to Ghanaians over the recent power outages across the country.

    Speaking on the situation on the Channel One Newsroom on Sunday, April 26, ECG’s General Manager for External Relations, Dr Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, was sorry for the inconvenience caused, describing the incident as unexpected and significant.


    “I sincerely apologise for the inconvenience our cherished customers are facing. The incident wasn’t expected. It was a major incident that has rendered the entire control room affected and down, and we sincerely apologise to our customers.


    “After Akosombo, the fact is that it blocked about 1000 megawatts, but I am sure you also understand that even after losing 1000 megawatts, we have still been consistent with power supply within some parts of the country,” he said.


    He assured that his outfit is making relentless efforts with restoration works currently underway across the transmission network, with full restoration imminent soon, hence he urged the public to remain calm amid the inconveniences being caused by the outages.


    “The question is, the current situation at the Akosombo GRIDCO substation is a work in progress. As I speak to you, there is a resolution; there are some of the issues that have been resolved, some parts of the country are back on full supply, pending other lines that will be restored.


    “The engineers have assured us that very soon we will get back on supply. I would once again urge the general public and our customers to remain calm and be assured that the situation is under control,” he stated.


    Dr Ayiku cautioned against calls for a load-shedding timetable at this stage, describing it as premature.


    “So if we start talking about a load shedding timetable right now, don’t you think it is too early to call for a load shedding timetable?” he said.
    He added that ECG, GRIDCO, and the Volta River Authority (VRA) are working together to restore full power supply across the country.

  • Fire destroys several shops at Navrongo main lorry station

    Fire destroys several shops at Navrongo main lorry station

    A devastating fire on Sunday, April 26, in Navrongo in the Upper East Region has razed several shops. Personnel from the Navrongo Central Fire Station responded promptly to the distress call to prevent the fire from spreading further. 

    On Sunday, April 12 a fire outbreak destroyed several shops at Madina Ritz Junction in Accra. According to the Ghana National Fire Service, the shops, which were made of wooden structures and containers, were destroyed on Sunday, April 12.

    However, the swift intervention by GNFS personnel prevented the fire from spreading further. Meanwhile, the cause of the fire had not been made public at the time of reporting.

    This is not the first time traders at the market have experienced a fire outbreak. Last year, a devastating fire swept through multiple wooden structures at Madina Ritz Junction.

    According to GNFS, three fire engines from the Madina, Legon, and Abelemkpe were present at the scene to douse the fire.

    “Rigorous firefighting operations are currently underway. Trust your gallant firefighters to swiftly work hard to bring the situation under control,” parts of the post read.

    The victims were left with nothing to recover; they have therefore appealed to the government to come to their aid.

    Meanwhile, Ghana faces possible intermittent power outages due to a fire incident at Ghana Grid Company Limited’s (GRIDCo) substation within the Akosombo Hydroelectric Dam complex in the Eastern Region.

    Speaking to the media on Friday, the Spokesperson and Head of Communications at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition Ghana, Richmond Rockson, disclosed that the blaze which occurred on Thursday, April 23, damaged a transmission system with a capacity of about 720 megawatts.

    He described the development as “a significant hit,” explaining that the affected system supplies electricity to major parts of the country.

    He added, “The system that got affected was about 720 megawatts. That system transmits power to major parts of the country, so this is a significant hit. The Akosombo Dam generates a little over 1,000 megawatts.”

    Meanwhile, the cause of the fire is yet to be determined by authorities.

    In April 2025, a raging fire ripped through the Madina Redco Flats area, reducing more than 150 structures to ashes and claiming the life of a young Nigerian woman. The inferno, which began around 11:15 p.m., rapidly spread across 140 wooden kiosks and 20 metal containers that served as homes and business outlets.

    Though firefighters from the Madina Fire Station arrived on the scene within two minutes, the blaze had already intensified. One fatality was recorded—a Nigerian woman affectionately known in the area as Beauty. Believed to be in her early twenties, she was trapped in her room and could not escape. Her charred remains were retrieved and handed over to the Madina Police for preservation and further investigation.

    Last year, about 50 stalls got burnt to ashes after the Madina Market in Accra caught fire. Deputy Director of Operations at the Ghana National Fire Service, D.O.1. Kofi Forson, who engaged the media, recounted the challenges the firefighters faced in quenching the flame.

    “It was not easy for us and there was a lack of access to where the fire was spreading and because it happened in the night, the shops were closed and we had to break through and that made it tedious,” he said.

    In the first half of the year, the Ghana National Fire Service has reported a marginal increase in fire outbreaks. A comparison of data from January to June last year and that of this year’s first six months indicates that Ghana recorded 3,595 fire cases.

    According to the Ghana National Fire Service, that is about 19 more cases than the 3,576 cases recorded during the same time in 2024, a sharp increase in cases representing a 0.53% rise.

    The monthly breakdown of fire cases reported this year is as follows: January (964), February (678), March (619), April (483), May (457), and June (394).

    The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of fire incidents, with 628 cases, followed by the Ashanti Region with 581 cases and the Central Region with 408. The North East Region reported the lowest number of incidents—just 10.

    Head of Public Relations at the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Desmond Ackah, revealed that due to their improved and swift response to fire cases, they were able to save over GH¢203 million worth of properties.

    Fire outbreaks across the country in the first half of 2025 led to the destruction of properties valued at over GH¢188 million.

    Top causes of fire incidents, according to the Ghana National Fire Service, include electrical faults through illegal connections, poor wiring, and overloading of circuits; improper use of electrical appliances, such as overused extension cords and unattended devices.

    Also, unattended cooking, especially with gas, electric, or coal-based stoves. Careless use of naked flames like candles, mosquito coils, lighters, and matches, gas leakages, and poor handling of LPG cylinders are also responsible for fire incidents in the country.

  • GRIDCo CEO ordered to step aside to allow probe into fire outbreak at Akosombo

    GRIDCo CEO ordered to step aside to allow probe into fire outbreak at Akosombo

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), Ing. Mark Awuah Baah, has been directed by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, to step aside as investigations begin into the fire outbreak at the Akosombo Power Control Centre.

    Authorities over the weekend announced that they have set up a seven-member committee to investigate the recent explosion and fire outbreak at the GRIDCo Akosombo Substation, which occurred on the afternoon of Thursday, April 23.

    Recently, Ghana has been experiencing temporary power outages, locally known as “dumsor.” However, the Spokesperson and Head of Communications at the Ministry of Energy, Richmond Rockson, has attributed the disruption to damage caused to the transmission system with a capacity of about 720 megawatts as a result of the fire outbreak.
    He described the development as “a significant hit,” explaining that the affected system supplies electricity to major parts of the country.

    He added, “The system that got affected was about 720 megawatts. That system transmits power to major parts of the country, so this is a significant hit. The Akosombo Dam generates a little over 1,000 megawatts.”


    Meanwhile, the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has taken steps to avert disruptions in Ghana’s power supply following a major fire incident at the Akosombo transmission network.


    As part of the measures, Ghana will temporarily halt power supply to neighboring countries. The Deputy Energy Minister, Richard Gyan-Mensah disclosed while engaging the press on Friday, April 24.


    Ghana primarily exports electricity to Togo, Benin and Burkina Faso through the 225kV Bolgatanga-Ouagadougou interconnection. To enhance revenue mobilisation in the energy sector and stabilise power supply, the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition says it will introduce standardised, accurate electricity meters from next month to boost revenue mobilisation and stabilise power supply.

    In a related development, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has apologised to Ghanaians over the recent power outages across the country.

    Speaking on the situation on the Channel One Newsroom on Sunday, April 26, ECG’s General Manager for External Relations, Dr Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, was sorry for the inconvenience caused, describing the incident as unexpected and significant.

    “I sincerely apologise for the inconvenience our cherished customers are facing. The incident wasn’t expected. It was a major incident which has rendered the entire control room affected and down, and we sincerely apologise to our customers.

    “After Akosombo, the fact is that it blocked about 1000 megawatts, but I am sure you also understand that even after losing 1000 megawatts, we have still been consistent with power supply within some parts of the country,” he said.

    He assured that his outfit is making relentless efforts with restoration works currently underway across the transmission network, with full restoration imminent soon, hence he urged the public to remain calm amid the inconveniences being caused by the outages.

    “The question is, the current situation at the Akosombo GRIDCO substation is a work in progress. As I speak to you, there is a resolution; there are some of the issues that have been resolved, some parts of the country are back on full supply, pending other lines that will be restored.

    “The engineers have assured us that very soon we will get back on supply. I would once again urge the general public and our customers to remain calm and be assured that the situation is under control,” he stated.

    Dr Ayiku cautioned against calls for a load-shedding timetable at this stage, describing it as premature.

    “So if we start talking about a load shedding timetable right now, don’t you think it is too early to call for a load shedding timetable?” he said.

    He added that ECG, GRIDCO, and the Volta River Authority (VRA) are working together to restore full power supply across the country.

  • Parts of Ashanti Region to experience dumsor today after GRIDCo Akosombo substation fire – ECG

    Parts of Ashanti Region to experience dumsor today after GRIDCo Akosombo substation fire – ECG

    Several communities in the Ashanti Region will today, Sunday, April 26, experience blackout due to fire outbreak at GRIDCo’s substation at Akosombo.

    According to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), power will be cut off for affected residents from 12:00pm to 6:00pm.

    The affected communities include; Abuakwa, KNUST, Bantama, Atonsu, Kwadaso Estate, Boadi, Kotei, Ahinsan, Gyinyase, Charpatre, Adako Jachie, Odumasi, and dozens of surrounding neighbourhoods stretching across the region.

    The full list of affected areas includes Abakomade, Parts of Abuakwa, Parts of Tanoso, Fumesua, Kwamo, Parts of Ejisu, Tetrem, Adwumam, Parts of Fawoade, Adagya, Esereso, Zoomlion Factory, Nhyiaeso, Dakwadwom, TUC, Fankyenebra, Asawase, Akawatia-Line, Alabar, Roman Hill, Parts of Adum, Kronom Abouhia, Breman West, Abusuakruwa, Dwansa, Agogo, Nyaboo, Petransa, Sepe, Buokrom, Airport Roundabout, Pankrono Estate, Asonkore, Nyamesomye, Race Course, Adukrom, Dagomba Line, Oforikrom, Maxima, Bomso, Susanso, Aboabo, Emina, Ayeduase, Apemso, Deduako, Breman UGC, Atimatim, Kenyase.

    The others are parts of Abirem, Bosore, Kwadaso, Asuoyeboah, Piase, Mim, New Brodakwaw, Beposo, Nyameani, Patase, Police Depot, Santase Roundabout, Edwenase, Ohwimase, Konkori, Kwanwoma, Asaago, Apire, Ampatia, Trede, Darko, Pakyi No. 1&2, Atonsu S-Line, Tikrom, Baworo, Kyekyewere, Odoom, Ahiayem, Saint, Mayanka, and surrounding areas.

    Meanwhile, the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has taken steps to avert disruptions in Ghana’s power supply following a major fire incident at the Akosombo transmission network.

    As part of the measures, Ghana will temporarily halt power supply to neighboring countries. The Deputy Energy Minister,  Richard Gyan-Mensah, disclosed this while engaging the press on Friday, April 24.

    Ghana primarily exports electricity to Togo, Benin and Burkina Faso through the 225kV Bolgatanga-Ouagadougou interconnection.

    However, these countries will be left to temporarily cater for themselves as the fire outbreak damaged a transmission system with a capacity of about 720 megawatts at GRIDCo’s substation at Akosombo.

    He added, “The system that got affected was about 720 megawatts. That system transmits power to major parts of the country, so this is a significant hit. The Akosombo Dam generates a little over 1,000 megawatts.”

    “This is an emergency that has actually occasioned it. It is brief; it is not something that is going to last longer. I think they have also heard what has happened to us. In this situation, we need to take some actions and this is one of them”.

    Meanwhile, the cause of the fire is yet to be determined by authorities. Recently, the country has been experiencing temporary power outages, locally known as ‘dumsor’, but President John Dramani Mahama insists they are part of ongoing system upgrades.

    While inspecting new transformers acquired for the Northern Electricity Distribution Company Limited (NEDCo), President Mahama noted that “The outages you are facing are not dumsor, it is to enable you to get better quality and stable power.”

    As part of efforts to enhance revenue mobilisation in the energy sector and stabilise power supply, the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition says it will introduce standardised, accurate electricity meters from next month to boost revenue mobilisation and stabilise power supply.

    The Minister disclosed this while answering questions on the floor of Parliament on Monday, March 16. According to him, all households will benefit from upgraded electricity infrastructure.

    “Next month, we will start the large-scale rollout of transformers. Within that same month, we should see a much more massive injection of new, standardised, and accurate meters. That is how we can make sure that there is guaranteed revenue for investment. All meters procured are tested. I can assure you that these meters are of high quality; they meet the standards, and they do the job they are supposed to do,” he said.

    His comments come amid growing concerns from sections of the public, who claim they are being overcharged and that their prepaid credit no longer lasts as long as before.

    Meanwhile, the Communications Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), William Boateng, has asserted that heat conditions, wiring, and earthing are most likely contributing factors to excessive electricity consumption affecting its customers.

    This was in response to concerns from sections of the public who have made claims of being overcharged and that their prepaid credit no longer lasts as long as before.

    In an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, Mr. Boateng advised customers to frequently check for possible electrical faults in their homes.

    “When the heat increases, someone can even double the use of cooling appliances. That alone can affect your consumption. Sometimes the issue may be with wiring or earthing. That is why we have certified electrical contractors who can check whether there is leakage or any fault affecting consumption,” he said.”

    Mr. Boateng urged customers who notice irregularities in their billing to report them directly to ECG for investigation, so that engineers can inspect the meter, review consumption patterns, and identify the cause of the problem.

    “We work with machines; it is not about defending anything. There could be a margin of error. If your bill exceeds what you expected or your credit finishes unusually fast, report it to ECG,” he urged, adding that, “When customers report, we can properly investigate, analyse the situation, and resolve it if there is a genuine problem,” he assured.

    Last year, the Director-General of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Professor Alex Dodoo, warned of the dangers associated with uncalibrated electricity meters, which were in use nationwide.

    These uncalibrated metres, being utilised by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), he said, did not guarantee the protection of consumers and also are not able to hold industry accountable for fair charges.

    Calibration of meters ensures that energy usage is measured accurately, preventing overbilling or underbilling for consumers.His comments came amid growing public concerns of overbilling, inconsistent power supply, and inefficiencies in the power-producing company’s services.

    Speaking at a stakeholder conference organized by the International Electrotechnical Commission yesterday, May 20, 2025, in Accra, Prof. Dodoo revealed that many ECG meters in circulation had not been calibrated or verified by the Ghana Standards Authority, as has been mandated by the National Instrumentation Regulation NI2413.

    “Very few of our meters have been calibrated and verified by the GSA. If the meter you are using has not been calibrated or verified by the Ghana Standards Authority, as required by NI2413, its accuracy is questionable. We simply cannot vouch for it,” he said.Prof. Dodoo said meters not being calibrated put consumers at risk of under- and overbilling.

    The NI2413 law mandates that all electricity meters in circulation must be calibrated and verified by the GSA to ensure accuracy, fair billing, and energy efficiency.

    Additionally, the Weights and Measures Decree, NRCD 326 of 1975, empowers the GSA to oversee legal metrology, ensuring that measuring instruments used in trade and industry meet standardized accuracy requirements.

    However, to resolve this, he mentioned that his outfit is currently working with the ECG and Public Utility and Regulatory Commission (PURC) to configure the millions of meters currently in circulation in the country.

    “The law states it must be verified and calibrated. Thankfully, we are working with ECG and PURC to ensure that all the millions of meters in Ghana are properly calibrated and verified by the GSA,” he noted.

    He also linked the issue to national development, emphasizing its importance in the government’s ambition to implement a 24-hour economy.

    “And I know it’s a very troubling issue. But as we support the President in rolling out a 24-hour economy, it’s important that we provide the quality infrastructure that will make the 24-hour economy succeed,” he concluded.

    Prof. Dodoo revealed that many ECG meters in circulation had not been calibrated or verified by the Ghana Standards Authority, asIn the same year, the government, through the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, approved the procurement of 200 new transformers for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to strengthen power transmission and distribution to major cities across the country.

    The sector minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, made information public on May 28, 2025, during the opening session of the 18th West Africa Mining and Power Exhibition (WAMPEX) at the Grand Arena and Accra International Convention Centre (AICC) in Accra.The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) made a formal request for 200 new transformers in April 2025, and after barely a month, the government gave the green light for the deployment of the transformers.

    “Despite the challenges we inherited, recent reports show that power generation has been very stable” What we need to do is improve the transmission and distribution network. In this regard, I have granted approval to ECG as a matter of urgency to inject about 200 transformers in our major capital cities in order to ensure that we not only generate power but we can distribute power to (sic) consumers effectively and efficiently,” Mr Jinapor said.

    Minister Jinapor noted that initial challenges with power generation have been stabilized, and Ghana is now exporting electricity to neighboring countries.

    The current focus is on improving power transmission and distribution systems.WAMPEX, the largest forum for mining and power industries in West Africa, attracted over 240 exhibitors from 30 countries and more than 5,000 visitors this year.

    The event, however, provided a platform for industry professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss challenges, innovations, and future opportunities.

    As part of the emergency measures to Ghana will temporarily halt power supply to neighboring countries.

    The Deputy Energy Minister Richard Gyan-Mensah made this known while addressing the media on Friday, April 24.

    “This is an emergency that has actually occasioned it. It is brief; it is not something that is going to last longer. I think they have also heard what has happened to us. In this situation, we need to take some actions and this is one of them,” he said.

  • Fire at GRIDCo’s Akosombo substation damaged 720MW transmission system – Energy Ministry

    Fire at GRIDCo’s Akosombo substation damaged 720MW transmission system – Energy Ministry

    Ghana faces possible intermittent power outages due to a fire incident at Ghana Grid Company Limited’s (GRIDCo) substation within the Akosombo Hydroelectric Dam complex in the Eastern Region.

    Speaking to the media on Friday, the Spokesperson and Head of Communications at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition Ghana, Richmond Rockson, disclosed that the blaze which occurred on Thursday, April 23, damaged a transmission system with a capacity of about 720 megawatts.

    He described the development as “a significant hit,” explaining that the affected system supplies electricity to major parts of the country.

    He added, “The system that got affected was about 720 megawatts. That system transmits power to major parts of the country, so this is a significant hit. The Akosombo Dam generates a little over 1,000 megawatts.”   

    Meanwhile, the cause of the fire is yet to be determined by authorities. Recently, the country has been experiencing temporary power outages, locally known as ‘dumsor’, but President John Dramani Mahama insists they are part of ongoing system upgrades.

    While inspecting new transformers acquired for the Northern Electricity Distribution Company Limited (NEDCo), President Mahama noted that “The outages you are facing are not dumsor, it is to enable you to get better quality and stable power.”

    As part of efforts to enhance revenue mobilisation in the energy sector and stabilise power supply, the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition says it will introduce standardised, accurate electricity meters from next month to boost revenue mobilisation and stabilise power supply.

    The Minister disclosed this while answering questions on the floor of Parliament on Monday, March 16. According to him, all households will benefit from upgraded electricity infrastructure.

    “Next month, we will start the large-scale rollout of transformers. Within that same month, we should see a much more massive injection of new, standardised, and accurate meters. That is how we can make sure that there is guaranteed revenue for investment. All meters procured are tested. I can assure you that these meters are of high quality; they meet the standards, and they do the job they are supposed to do,” he said.

    His comments come amid growing concerns from sections of the public, who claim they are being overcharged and that their prepaid credit no longer lasts as long as before.

    Meanwhile, the Communications Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), William Boateng, has asserted that heat conditions, wiring, and earthing are most likely contributing factors to excessive electricity consumption affecting its customers.

    This was in response to concerns from sections of the public who have made claims of being overcharged and that their prepaid credit no longer lasts as long as before.

    In an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, Mr. Boateng advised customers to frequently check for possible electrical faults in their homes.

    “When the heat increases, someone can even double the use of cooling appliances. That alone can affect your consumption. Sometimes the issue may be with wiring or earthing. That is why we have certified electrical contractors who can check whether there is leakage or any fault affecting consumption,” he said.”

    Mr. Boateng urged customers who notice irregularities in their billing to report them directly to ECG for investigation, so that engineers can inspect the meter, review consumption patterns, and identify the cause of the problem.

    “We work with machines; it is not about defending anything. There could be a margin of error. If your bill exceeds what you expected or your credit finishes unusually fast, report it to ECG,” he urged, adding that, “When customers report, we can properly investigate, analyse the situation, and resolve it if there is a genuine problem,” he assured.

    Last year, the Director-General of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Professor Alex Dodoo, warned of the dangers associated with uncalibrated electricity meters, which were in use nationwide.

    These uncalibrated metres, being utilised by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), he said, did not guarantee the protection of consumers and also are not able to hold industry accountable for fair charges.

    Calibration of meters ensures that energy usage is measured accurately, preventing overbilling or underbilling for consumers.His comments came amid growing public concerns of overbilling, inconsistent power supply, and inefficiencies in the power-producing company’s services.

    Speaking at a stakeholder conference organized by the International Electrotechnical Commission yesterday, May 20, 2025, in Accra, Prof. Dodoo revealed that many ECG meters in circulation had not been calibrated or verified by the Ghana Standards Authority, as has been mandated by the National Instrumentation Regulation NI2413.

    “Very few of our meters have been calibrated and verified by the GSA. If the meter you are using has not been calibrated or verified by the Ghana Standards Authority, as required by NI2413, its accuracy is questionable. We simply cannot vouch for it,” he said.Prof. Dodoo said meters not being calibrated put consumers at risk of under- and overbilling.

    The NI2413 law mandates that all electricity meters in circulation must be calibrated and verified by the GSA to ensure accuracy, fair billing, and energy efficiency.

    Additionally, the Weights and Measures Decree, NRCD 326 of 1975, empowers the GSA to oversee legal metrology, ensuring that measuring instruments used in trade and industry meet standardized accuracy requirements.

    However, to resolve this, he mentioned that his outfit is currently working with the ECG and Public Utility and Regulatory Commission (PURC) to configure the millions of meters currently in circulation in the country.

    “The law states it must be verified and calibrated. Thankfully, we are working with ECG and PURC to ensure that all the millions of meters in Ghana are properly calibrated and verified by the GSA,” he noted.

    He also linked the issue to national development, emphasizing its importance in the government’s ambition to implement a 24-hour economy.

    “And I know it’s a very troubling issue. But as we support the President in rolling out a 24-hour economy, it’s important that we provide the quality infrastructure that will make the 24-hour economy succeed,” he concluded.

    Prof. Dodoo revealed that many ECG meters in circulation had not been calibrated or verified by the Ghana Standards Authority, asIn the same year, the government, through the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, approved the procurement of 200 new transformers for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to strengthen power transmission and distribution to major cities across the country.

    The sector minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, made information public on May 28, 2025, during the opening session of the 18th West Africa Mining and Power Exhibition (WAMPEX) at the Grand Arena and Accra International Convention Centre (AICC) in Accra.The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) made a formal request for 200 new transformers in April 2025, and after barely a month, the government gave the green light for the deployment of the transformers.

    “Despite the challenges we inherited, recent reports show that power generation has been very stable” What we need to do is improve the transmission and distribution network. In this regard, I have granted approval to ECG as a matter of urgency to inject about 200 transformers in our major capital cities in order to ensure that we not only generate power but we can distribute power to (sic) consumers effectively and efficiently,” Mr Jinapor said.

    Minister Jinapor noted that initial challenges with power generation have been stabilized, and Ghana is now exporting electricity to neighboring countries.

    The current focus is on improving power transmission and distribution systems.WAMPEX, the largest forum for mining and power industries in West Africa, attracted over 240 exhibitors from 30 countries and more than 5,000 visitors this year.

    The event, however, provided a platform for industry professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss challenges, innovations, and future opportunities.

  • Over 15 vehicles reduced to ashes after fuel tanker crashed in Kumasi

    Over 15 vehicles reduced to ashes after fuel tanker crashed in Kumasi

    Over fifteen (15) vehicles have been reduced to ashes after a fuel tanker carrying 54,000 litres of petrol crashed into a garage at Ridge, near Plux 2 Pub, in the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti Region. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, April 16, has left the garage owner counting his losses. 

    In March, Nearby houses around Potsin Junction on the Kasoa–Winneba Highway were thrown into turmoil after a fuel tanker overturned and exploded on Tuesday, March 17. The tanker reportedly fell on its side, triggering a fire.

    Last month, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confirmed that the fire outbreak on the Accra-Nsawam Highway near Okanta in the early hours of Saturday, February 14 claimed the lives of six people and injured seven others.

    The deceased persons include, three (3) victims including two males and one female.

    According to the Service a total of fifteen (15) casualties were recorded following the incident, comprising eleven (11) males and four (4) females.

    In a press statement the Ghana National Fire Service added that “A total of 15 casualties were recorded (11 males and 4 females). Three (3) victims (two males, one female) tragically died at the scene, and their badly charred bodies were handed over to the Police for preservation and further investigation”.

    In the early hours of Saturday, February 14, a fuel tanker explosion destroyed multiple vehicles along the Nsawam-Accra highway, causing heavy traffic congestion on the busy stretch.

    Preliminary reports indicate that the explosion occurred after the tanker was involved in a collision, which caused the vehicle to catch fire.

    Thick black smoke was seen rising from the scene, sparking fear among motorists and residents in nearby communities.

    Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service responded promptly and are working to bring the blaze under control and prevent it from spreading to other vehicles and properties.

    Emergency responders have since cordoned off the affected section of the road as firefighting operations continue.No casualties have been confirmed so far.

    However, emergency teams are still assessing the situation and searching the area to ensure that no victims are trapped.

    The incident has caused significant traffic disruption along the Nsawam-Accra route, which serves as a major link between the Eastern Region and Accra.

    Motorists have been advised to exercise caution when approaching the area and to use alternative routes while firefighting and vehicle recovery operations continue. Police personnel are also at the scene managing traffic and ensuring the safety of road users.

    Meanwhile, Eastern South Regional Police Commander, DCOP George Ohene Bossman Boadi, has warned the public against stealing fuel from tankers involved in road accidents.

    The warning comes after a fatal fuel tanker explosion was reported at Ntoaso on the Accra–Nsawam Highway in the Eastern Region, which killed three people and damaged property.

    According to a report by 3News.com, Suhum Fire Service Public Relations Officer ADO1 Akonoh Opare Ohene Daniel explained that the blast occurred when residents tried to steal fuel from the overturned tanker.

    “The residents in this area were siphoning the fuel, leading to the explosion. Traffic had already built up, and a female motorist who was trapped behind was burnt too.This is wrong. Residents along highways must stop engaging in such illegal activities,” he stated.

    He therefore urged the public to refrain from such dangerous and illegal acts and allow experts to manage accident scenes at all times.

    The 3News.com report added that Eyewitnesses revealed that the incident happened around 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, when a fuel tanker heading toward Kumasi reportedly overturned along the shoulder of the busy highway.

    Several residents and motorcycle riders rushed to the scene to steal fuel from the overturned vehicle.

    The situation quickly turned deadly when the tanker ignited, causing an explosion that claimed the lives of two men and one woman.

    The blast also destroyed around five vehicles caught in traffic, including motorcycles believed to belong to the victims. Passengers and bystanders fled as flames spread across the area.

    Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Police Service, National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), and National Ambulance Service responded swiftly.

    Several individuals who sustained life-threatening injuries were rescued and taken to Nsawam Government Hospital, where they are receiving treatment. The bodies of the deceased have been taken to the Suhum Government Hospital morgue.

    Eastern South Regional Police Commander DCOP George Ohene Bossman Boadi stated that police officers would remain at the scene to manage traffic while Fire Service personnel continue efforts to extinguish the flames.

  • Several shops razed by fire at Madina Ritz Junction

    Several shops razed by fire at Madina Ritz Junction

    A fire outbreak has destroyed several shops at Madina Ritz Junction in Accra. According to the Ghana National Fire Service, the shops, which were made of wooden structures and containers, were destroyed on Sunday, April 12.

    However, the swift intervention by GNFS personnel prevented the fire from spreading further. Meanwhile, the cause of the fire had not been made public at the time of reporting.

    This is not the first time traders at the market have experienced a fire outbreak. Last year, a devastating fire swept through multiple wooden structures at Madina Ritz Junction.

    According to GNFS, three fire engines from the Madina, Legon, and Abelemkpe were present at the scene to douse the fire.

    “Rigorous firefighting operations are currently underway. Trust your gallant firefighters to swiftly work hard to bring the situation under control,” parts of the post read.

    The victims were left with nothing to recover; they have therefore appealed to the government to come to their aid.

    In April 2025, a raging fire ripped through the Madina Redco Flats area, reducing more than 150 structures to ashes and claiming the life of a young Nigerian woman. The inferno, which began around 11:15 p.m., rapidly spread across 140 wooden kiosks and 20 metal containers that served as homes and business outlets.

    Though firefighters from the Madina Fire Station arrived on the scene within two minutes, the blaze had already intensified. One fatality was recorded—a Nigerian woman affectionately known in the area as Beauty. Believed to be in her early twenties, she was trapped in her room and could not escape. Her charred remains were retrieved and handed over to the Madina Police for preservation and further investigation.

    Last year, about 50 stalls got burnt to ashes after the Madina Market in Accra caught fire. Deputy Director of Operations at the Ghana National Fire Service, D.O.1. Kofi Forson, who engaged the media, recounted the challenges the firefighters faced in quenching the flame.

    “It was not easy for us and there was a lack of access to where the fire was spreading and because it happened in the night, the shops were closed and we had to break through and that made it tedious,” he said.

    In the first half of the year, the Ghana National Fire Service has reported a marginal increase in fire outbreaks. A comparison of data from January to June last year and that of this year’s first six months indicates that Ghana recorded 3,595 fire cases.

    According to the Ghana National Fire Service, that is about 19 more cases than the 3,576 cases recorded during the same time in 2024, a sharp increase in cases representing a 0.53% rise.

    The monthly breakdown of fire cases reported this year is as follows: January (964), February (678), March (619), April (483), May (457), and June (394).

    The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of fire incidents, with 628 cases, followed by the Ashanti Region with 581 cases and the Central Region with 408. The North East Region reported the lowest number of incidents—just 10.

    Head of Public Relations at the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Desmond Ackah, revealed that due to their improved and swift response to fire cases, they were able to save over GH¢203 million worth of properties.

    Fire outbreaks across the country in the first half of 2025 led to the destruction of properties valued at over GH¢188 million.

    Top causes of fire incidents, according to the Ghana National Fire Service, include electrical faults through illegal connections, poor wiring, and overloading of circuits; improper use of electrical appliances, such as overused extension cords and unattended devices.

    Also, unattended cooking, especially with gas, electric, or coal-based stoves. Careless use of naked flames like candles, mosquito coils, lighters, and matches, gas leakages, and poor handling of LPG cylinders are also responsible for fire incidents in the country.

  • C/R: Fire engulfs fuel tanker after explosion at Potsin Junction

    C/R: Fire engulfs fuel tanker after explosion at Potsin Junction

    Nearby houses around Potsin Junction on the Kasoa–Winneba Highway were thrown into turmoil after a fuel tanker overturned and exploded on Tuesday, March 17. The tanker reportedly fell on its side, triggering a fire.


    Last month, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confirmed that the fire outbreak on the Accra-Nsawam Highway near Okanta in the early hours of Saturday, February 14 claimed the lives of six people and injured seven others.


    The deceased persons include, three (3) victims including two males and one female.


    According to the Service a total of fifteen (15) casualties were recorded following the incident, comprising eleven (11) males and four (4) females.


    In a press statement the Ghana National Fire Service added that “A total of 15 casualties were recorded (11 males and 4 females). Three (3) victims (two males, one female) tragically died at the scene, and their badly charred bodies were handed over to the Police for preservation and further investigation”.


    In the early hours of Saturday, February 14, a fuel tanker explosion destroyed multiple vehicles along the Nsawam-Accra highway, causing heavy traffic congestion on the busy stretch.


    Preliminary reports indicate that the explosion occurred after the tanker was involved in a collision, which caused the vehicle to catch fire.


    Thick black smoke was seen rising from the scene, sparking fear among motorists and residents in nearby communities.


    Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service responded promptly and are working to bring the blaze under control and prevent it from spreading to other vehicles and properties.


    Emergency responders have since cordoned off the affected section of the road as firefighting operations continue.No casualties have been confirmed so far.


    However, emergency teams are still assessing the situation and searching the area to ensure that no victims are trapped.


    The incident has caused significant traffic disruption along the Nsawam-Accra route, which serves as a major link between the Eastern Region and Accra.


    Motorists have been advised to exercise caution when approaching the area and to use alternative routes while firefighting and vehicle recovery operations continue. Police personnel are also at the scene managing traffic and ensuring the safety of road users.


    Meanwhile, Eastern South Regional Police Commander, DCOP George Ohene Bossman Boadi, has warned the public against stealing fuel from tankers involved in road accidents.


    The warning comes after a fatal fuel tanker explosion was reported at Ntoaso on the Accra–Nsawam Highway in the Eastern Region, which killed three people and damaged property.


    According to a report by 3News.com, Suhum Fire Service Public Relations Officer ADO1 Akonoh Opare Ohene Daniel explained that the blast occurred when residents tried to steal fuel from the overturned tanker.


    “The residents in this area were siphoning the fuel, leading to the explosion. Traffic had already built up, and a female motorist who was trapped behind was burnt too.This is wrong. Residents along highways must stop engaging in such illegal activities,” he stated.


    He therefore urged the public to refrain from such dangerous and illegal acts and allow experts to manage accident scenes at all times.

    The 3News.com report added that Eyewitnesses revealed that the incident happened around 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, when a fuel tanker heading toward Kumasi reportedly overturned along the shoulder of the busy highway.


    Several residents and motorcycle riders rushed to the scene to steal fuel from the overturned vehicle.


    The situation quickly turned deadly when the tanker ignited, causing an explosion that claimed the lives of two men and one woman.


    The blast also destroyed around five vehicles caught in traffic, including motorcycles believed to belong to the victims. Passengers and bystanders fled as flames spread across the area.


    Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Police Service, National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), and National Ambulance Service responded swiftly.


    Several individuals who sustained life-threatening injuries were rescued and taken to Nsawam Government Hospital, where they are receiving treatment. The bodies of the deceased have been taken to the Suhum Government Hospital morgue.


    Eastern South Regional Police Commander DCOP George Ohene Bossman Boadi stated that police officers would remain at the scene to manage traffic while Fire Service personnel continue efforts to extinguish the flames.

  • Tamale: Fire tender catches fire en route to emergency scene

    Tamale: Fire tender catches fire en route to emergency scene

    A fire tender, DPT No. FS 450, dispatched on Wednesday, February 26, to douse a fire at Sakpaligu along the Savelugu Highway in Tamale, caught fire en route to the scene.


    The fire tender from the Tamale Metro Fire Station had an eight-member crew led by Station Officer I Mohammad Gadafi. Fortunately, no casualties have been recorded.


    However, the Sagnarigu Fire Station immediately deployed another tender to continue the response to the original emergency.

    Ghana recorded over 3,595 fire incidents nationwide in the first half of 2025, with regional breakdowns showing hundreds of cases across the Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Central Regions.

    In the first half of 2025, the Service reported a marginal increase in fire outbreaks.

    A comparison of data from January to June 2024 and that of the first six months of 2025 indicates that Ghana recorded 3,595 fire cases.

    According to the Ghana National Fire Service, that is about 19 more cases than the 3,576 cases recorded during the same time in 2024, a sharp increase in cases representing a 0.53% rise.

    The monthly breakdown of fire cases reported this year is as follows: January (964), February (678), March (619), April (483), May (457), and June (394).

    Fire outbreaks across the country in the first half of 2025 led to the destruction of properties valued at over GH¢188 million.

    Top causes of fire incidents, according to the Ghana National Fire Service, include electrical faults through illegal connections, poor wiring, and overloading of circuits; improper use of electrical appliances, such as overused extension cords and unattended devices.

    Also, unattended cooking, especially with gas, electric, or coal-based stoves. Careless use of naked flames like candles, mosquito coils, lighters, and matches, gas leakages, and poor handling of LPG cylinders are also responsible for fire incidents in the country.

    2025 fire cases in Ghana

    A fierce fire ravaged seven container shops at Spintex, Accra, around the Marina, in the early hours of Saturday, February 7.

    According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), it received a distress call at about 12:01 a.m. But was unable to respond immediately due to a faulty fire engine at the Kasapreko Fire Station, which is closest to the scene. As a result, the Tema Motorway Fire Engine was dispatched as the base pump.

    In a Facebook post, the GNFS explained that it had to deploy three fire tenders from the Motorway, Tema Metro, and Tema Industrial Area Fire Stations to bring the blaze under control.

    The firefighting team, led by ADO I Derrick Sarkodie, arrived at the scene at 12:19 a.m. to find the fire already at an advanced stage and spreading rapidly.

    However, a coordinated and tactical operation by the firefighters brought the fire under control, and by 4:32 a.m., it had been completely extinguished.

    The affected shops included seven container shops housing furniture, tailoring, and grocery businesses, along with their contents. No casualties were recorded.

    Firefighters also reported that they prevented the fire from spreading to nearby structures, including Marina Mall, and successfully protected a car garage containing more than 35 vehicles, as well as several adjoining shops and nearby residential buildings.

    The GNFS said investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire.

    According to reports, Greater Accra has recorded about 5 fire incidents, with the Spintex fire being the latest.

    The Ashanti Region, on the other hand, has seen an alarming number of fire incidents since January 1, recording about 132 cases, a decline from the 187 cases reported during the same period in 2025.

    Barely a week into the New Year, some Kasoa residents had their stalls completely burnt after a fire ravaged stalls in a major outbreak at the Kasoa New Market on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

    According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a distress call was received around 4:50 p.m., after which the Kasoa Fire Station swiftly reached the scene, only to find the fire at a very advanced stage.

    Earlier this month, four vehicles were burnt beyond recognition in a fire outbreak around 3:00 a.m. on Friday, February 20, at the Kronum branch of Goil Filling Station in the Suame Municipality.

    The affected vehicles, a Nissan Urvan bus, a Kia Pregio, and two tricycles were parked near the station’s premises. According to eyewitnesses, the fire started from the Kia Pregio before spreading to the other vehicles.

    It took the intervention of the station’s security guard and some residents to bring the fire under control before personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service, Bohyen Fire Station, arrived at the scene. Thankfully, no casualties were reported, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.

    This update comes less than a week after a fuel tanker explosion in the early hours of Saturday, February 14, destroyed multiple vehicles along the Nsawam-Accra Highway, causing heavy traffic congestion on the busy stretch.

    The fire claimed the lives of three (3) victims including two males and one female. According to a report from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a total of fifteen (15) casualties were recorded following the incident, comprising eleven (11) males and four (4) females.

    Preliminary reports indicate that the explosion occurred after the tanker was involved in a collision, which caused the vehicle to catch fire.

    Thick black smoke was seen rising from the scene, sparking fear among motorists and residents in nearby communities.

    Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service responded promptly and are working to bring the blaze under control and prevent it from spreading to other vehicles and properties.

    Emergency responders have since cordoned off the affected section of the road as firefighting operations continue.

    No casualties were confirmed so far. However, emergency teams are still assessing the situation and searching the area to ensure that no victims are trapped.

    The incident has caused significant traffic disruption along the Nsawam-Accra route, which serves as a major link between the Eastern Region and Accra.

  • Zabzugu market destroyed by fire

    Zabzugu market destroyed by fire

    The Zabzugu market in the Northern Region has been destroyed by a fire incident which occurred in the early hours of Monday, February 23.

    The incident has left several traders stranded, as they assess the large quantities of yams and other goods lost in the fire outbreak. Ghana has experienced several market fire incidents in recent years.


    Earlier this year, a large fire has swept through sections of the Madina Market in Accra, triggering a swift response from the Ghana National Fire Service as efforts continue to contain the blaze.

    The GNFS, in a Facebook update, said fire appliances from the Madina and Legon stations were dispatched to the market shortly after the incident was reported. Fire officers are working under difficult conditions to control the flames, with heavy smoke spreading across the busy trading area.


    While the exact scale of destruction has not yet been determined, early indications point to damage to a number of stalls and merchandise.


    In response, traders and nearby residents have been moved away from the affected areas, as security personnel restrict access to parts of the market to enable firefighters to carry out their operations.


    Authorities have not yet established the cause of the fire, noting that investigations will begin after the situation is fully brought under control.


    In the same area, an inferno destroyed several makeshift wooden and metal structures used for both commercial and residential purposes at Madina Washing Bay near Redco Flat on Sunday evening, August 3.


    The blaze destroyed utility poles, traders’ wares, personal belongings, and an unspecified number of structures worth several thousand cedis, according to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).


    In a Facebook post, the Fire Service noted that while battling the inferno, one of its firefighters sustained a minor leg injury.


    The Ghana National Fire Service noted that it received the distress call at 12:36 hours and responded swiftly, with the first crew from Madina Fire Station arriving within 4 minutes at 12:40 hours to confront the fully developed fire.


    Also, four (4) fire engines from Legon, Abelempke, and GNFS Headquarters joined the operation to contain the blaze. According to the GNFS, thanks to the timely and coordinated efforts, the fire was confined at 13:42 hours and fully brought under control at 13:54 hours.


    Overhaul operations continued until 20:50 hours, with firefighters salvaging multiple adjoining structures and their contents. Investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway, according to the Ghana National Fire Service.


    Last month, a fire outbreak occurred at Madina Ritz Junction. It was earlier reported that a 2-month-old baby died as a result of the fire incident. However, GNFS, in a Facebook post on July 17, said that after engaging with some victims, particularly women, they confirmed that no lives were lost.


    “A verification team was dispatched to the scene this morning, and after engaging affected residents, particularly the women, and a Unit Committee Member of the area, the Service can confirm that no lives were lost.”


    The Fire Service has thus entreated the public and media outlets to “disregard any reports suggesting otherwise, as they are inaccurate and misleading,” adding that it remains firmly committed to public safety, emergency responsiveness, and transparent communication.”


    The fire began after a gas explosion in one of the shops and quickly spread to adjacent containers, consuming everything in its path.


    The incident, which involved multiple wooden structures used for both residential and commercial purposes, was fully contained through the swift and professional response of firefighters from the Madina, Legon, and Abelemkpe Fire Stations.


    An investigation by the Service was launched to ascertain the cause of the fire, which destroyed several properties. It is yet to be reported the cause of the fire.


    In April this year, a raging fire ripped through the Madina Redco Flats area, reducing more than 150 structures to ashes and claiming the life of a young Nigerian woman.

    The inferno, which began around 11:15 p.m., rapidly spread across 140 wooden kiosks and 20 metal containers that served as homes and business outlets.


    Though firefighters from the Madina Fire Station arrived on the scene within two minutes, the blaze had already intensified. One fatality was recorded, a Nigerian woman affectionately known in the area as Beauty.

    Believed to be in her early twenties, she was trapped in her room and could not escape. Her charred remains were retrieved and handed over to the Madina Police for preservation and further investigation.


    Last year, about 50 stalls were burnt to ashes after the Madina Market in Accra caught fire. Deputy Director of Operations at the Ghana National Fire Service, D.O.1. Kofi Forson, who engaged the media, recounted the challenges the firefighters faced in quenching the flame.


    “It was not easy for us and there was a lack of access to where the fire was spreading, and because it happened in the night, the shops were closed and we had to break through and that made it tedious,” he said.


    In the first half of the year, the Ghana National Fire Service has reported a marginal increase in fire outbreaks. A comparison of data from January to June last year and that of this year’s first six months indicates that Ghana recorded 3,595 fire cases.


    According to the Ghana National Fire Service, that is about 19 more cases than the 3,576 cases recorded during the same time in 2024, a sharp increase in cases representing a 0.53% rise.


    The monthly breakdown of fire cases reported this year is as follows: January (964), February (678), March (619), April (483), May (457), and June (394).


    The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of fire incidents, with 628 cases, followed by the Ashanti Region with 581 cases and the Central Region with 408. The North East Region reported the lowest number of incidents—just 10.


    Head of Public Relations at the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Desmond Ackah, revealed that due to their improved and swift response to fire cases, they were able to save over GH¢203 million worth of properties.


    Fire outbreaks across the country in the first half of 2025 led to the destruction of properties valued at over GH¢188 million.


    Top causes of fire incidents, according to the Ghana National Fire Service, include electrical faults through illegal connections, poor wiring, and overloading of circuits; improper use of electrical appliances, such as overused extension cords and unattended devices.


    Also, unattended cooking, especially with gas, electric, or coal-based stoves. Careless use of naked flames like candles, mosquito coils, lighters, and matches, gas leakages, and poor handling of LPG cylinders are also responsible for fire incidents in the country.

  • Kronum: Fire outbreak at Goil destroys four vehicles

    Kronum: Fire outbreak at Goil destroys four vehicles

    Four vehicles were burnt beyond recognition in a fire outbreak around 3:00 a.m. on Friday, February 20, at the Kronum branch of Goil Filling Station in the Suame Municipality.


    The affected vehicles, a Nissan Urvan bus, a Kia Pregio, and two tricycles were parked near the station’s premises. According to eyewitnesses, the fire started from the Kia Pregio before spreading to the other vehicles.

    It took the intervention of the station’s security guard and some residents to bring the fire under control before personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service, Bohyen Fire Station, arrived at the scene. Thankfully, no casualties were reported, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.


    This update comes less than a week after a fuel tanker explosion in the early hours of Saturday, February 14, destroyed multiple vehicles along the Nsawam-Accra Highway, causing heavy traffic congestion on the busy stretch.


    The fire claimed the lives of three (3) victims including two males and one female. According to a report from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a total of fifteen (15) casualties were recorded following the incident, comprising eleven (11) males and four (4) females.


    Preliminary reports indicate that the explosion occurred after the tanker was involved in a collision, which caused the vehicle to catch fire.


    Thick black smoke was seen rising from the scene, sparking fear among motorists and residents in nearby communities.


    Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service responded promptly and are working to bring the blaze under control and prevent it from spreading to other vehicles and properties.


    Emergency responders have since cordoned off the affected section of the road as firefighting operations continue.

    No casualties have been confirmed so far. However, emergency teams are still assessing the situation and searching the area to ensure that no victims are trapped.


    The incident has caused significant traffic disruption along the Nsawam-Accra route, which serves as a major link between the Eastern Region and Accra.


    Motorists have been advised to exercise caution when approaching the area and to use alternative routes while firefighting and vehicle recovery operations continue. Police personnel are also at the scene managing traffic and ensuring the safety of road users.


    Meanwhile, Eastern South Regional Police Commander, DCOP George Ohene Bossman Boadi, has warned the public against stealing fuel from tankers involved in road accidents.

    The warning comes after a fatal fuel tanker explosion was reported at Ntoaso on the Accra–Nsawam Highway in the Eastern Region, which killed three people and damaged property.


    According to a report by 3News.com, Suhum Fire Service Public Relations Officer ADO1 Akonoh Opare Ohene Daniel explained that the blast occurred when residents tried to steal fuel from the overturned tanker.


    “The residents in this area were siphoning the fuel, leading to the explosion. Traffic had already built up, and a female motorist who was trapped behind was burnt too.This is wrong. Residents along highways must stop engaging in such illegal activities,” he stated.


    He therefore urged the public to refrain from such dangerous and illegal acts and allow experts to manage accident scenes at all times.


    The 3News.com report added that Eyewitnesses revealed that the incident happened around 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, when a fuel tanker heading toward Kumasi reportedly overturned along the shoulder of the busy highway.


    Several residents and motorcycle riders rushed to the scene to steal fuel from the overturned vehicle.


    The situation quickly turned deadly when the tanker ignited, causing an explosion that claimed the lives of two men and one woman.


    The blast also destroyed around five vehicles caught in traffic, including motorcycles believed to belong to the victims. Passengers and bystanders fled as flames spread across the area.


    Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Police Service, National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), and National Ambulance Service responded swiftly.


    Several individuals who sustained life-threatening injuries were rescued and taken to Nsawam Government Hospital, where they are receiving treatment. The bodies of the deceased have been taken to the Suhum Government Hospital morgue.


    Eastern South Regional Police Commander DCOP George Ohene Bossman Boadi stated that police officers would remain at the scene to manage traffic while Fire Service personnel continue efforts to extinguish the flames.

    Fire cases in Ghana since last year

    A fierce fire ravaged seven container shops at Spintex, Accra, around the Marina, in the early hours of Saturday, February 7.

    According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), it received a distress call at about 12:01 a.m. But was unable to respond immediately due to a faulty fire engine at the Kasapreko Fire Station, which is closest to the scene. As a result, the Tema Motorway Fire Engine was dispatched as the base pump.

    In a Facebook post, the GNFS explained that it had to deploy three fire tenders from the Motorway, Tema Metro, and Tema Industrial Area Fire Stations to bring the blaze under control.

    The firefighting team, led by ADO I Derrick Sarkodie, arrived at the scene at 12:19 a.m. to find the fire already at an advanced stage and spreading rapidly.

    However, a coordinated and tactical operation by the firefighters brought the fire under control, and by 4:32 a.m., it had been completely extinguished.

    The affected shops included seven container shops housing furniture, tailoring, and grocery businesses, along with their contents. No casualties were recorded.

    Firefighters also reported that they prevented the fire from spreading to nearby structures, including Marina Mall, and successfully protected a car garage containing more than 35 vehicles, as well as several adjoining shops and nearby residential buildings.

    The GNFS said investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire.

    According to reports, Greater Accra has recorded about 5 fire incidents, with the Spintex fire being the latest.

    The Ashanti Region, on the other hand, has seen an alarming number of fire incidents since January 1, recording about 132 cases, a decline from the 187 cases reported during the same period in 2025.

    A fire outbreak on Monday evening, February 2, partially destroyed the girls’ dormitory at Pong Tamale Senior High School in northern Ghana.

    According to reports, the fire originated from the washrooms and later spread through other parts, triggering panic among students.

    Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) worked tirelessly to bring the fire under control. Pong Tamale Senior High School has become the latest second-cycle institution in northern Ghana to record a fire outbreak.

    A fire broke out at Tolon Senior High School in the Northern Region on Monday, February 2, destroying parts of a dormitory. Nearly 900 female students were displaced following a fire at Tolon Senior High School in the region.

    The recurring of fire incidents have raised concerns, Ghana recorded over 3,595 fire incidents nationwide in the first half of 2025, with regional breakdowns showing hundreds of cases across the Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Central Regions.

    Barely a week into the New Year, some Kasoa residents had their stalls completely burnt after a fire ravaged stalls in a major outbreak at the Kasoa New Market on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

    According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a distress call was received around 4:50 p.m., after which the Kasoa Fire Station swiftly reached the scene and found the fire in a very advanced stage.

    The fire was spreading so rapidly that fire tenders had to immediately call for reinforcement from Weija, Anyaa, Dansoman, Industrial Area, Flagstaff House, Madina, and Swedru fire stations.

    According to reports, Greater Accra has recorded about 5After about two hours of firefighting, the tenders managed to extinguish the flames at 6:52 p.m., brought the fire under control at 7:52 p.m., and fully extinguished it by 10:00 p.m.

  • Accra-Nsawam highway petrol tanker fire killed 6, injured 7 – GNFS confirms

    Accra-Nsawam highway petrol tanker fire killed 6, injured 7 – GNFS confirms

    The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that the fire outbreak on the Accra-Nsawam Highway near Okanta in the early hours of Saturday, February 14 claimed the lives of six people and injured seven others.

    The deceased persons include, three (3) victims including two males and one female.

    According to the Service a total of fifteen (15) casualties were recorded following the incident, comprising eleven (11) males and four (4) females.

    In a press statement the Ghana National Fire Service added that “A total of 15 casualties were recorded (11 males and 4 females). Three (3) victims (two males, one female) tragically died at the scene, and their badly charred bodies were handed over to the Police for preservation and further investigation”.


    In the early hours of Saturday, February 14, a fuel tanker explosion destroyed multiple vehicles along the Nsawam-Accra highway, causing heavy traffic congestion on the busy stretch.


    Preliminary reports indicate that the explosion occurred after the tanker was involved in a collision, which caused the vehicle to catch fire.


    Thick black smoke was seen rising from the scene, sparking fear among motorists and residents in nearby communities.


    Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service responded promptly and are working to bring the blaze under control and prevent it from spreading to other vehicles and properties.

    Emergency responders have since cordoned off the affected section of the road as firefighting operations continue.
    No casualties have been confirmed so far.

    However, emergency teams are still assessing the situation and searching the area to ensure that no victims are trapped.


    The incident has caused significant traffic disruption along the Nsawam-Accra route, which serves as a major link between the Eastern Region and Accra.


    Motorists have been advised to exercise caution when approaching the area and to use alternative routes while firefighting and vehicle recovery operations continue. Police personnel are also at the scene managing traffic and ensuring the safety of road users.


    Meanwhile, Eastern South Regional Police Commander, DCOP George Ohene Bossman Boadi, has warned the public against stealing fuel from tankers involved in road accidents.


    The warning comes after a fatal fuel tanker explosion was reported at Ntoaso on the Accra–Nsawam Highway in the Eastern Region, which killed three people and damaged property.


    According to a report by 3News.com, Suhum Fire Service Public Relations Officer ADO1 Akonoh Opare Ohene Daniel explained that the blast occurred when residents tried to steal fuel from the overturned tanker.


    “The residents in this area were siphoning the fuel, leading to the explosion. Traffic had already built up, and a female motorist who was trapped behind was burnt too.This is wrong. Residents along highways must stop engaging in such illegal activities,” he stated.


    He therefore urged the public to refrain from such dangerous and illegal acts and allow experts to manage accident scenes at all times.

    The 3News.com report added that Eyewitnesses revealed that the incident happened around 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, when a fuel tanker heading toward Kumasi reportedly overturned along the shoulder of the busy highway.


    Several residents and motorcycle riders rushed to the scene to steal fuel from the overturned vehicle.


    The situation quickly turned deadly when the tanker ignited, causing an explosion that claimed the lives of two men and one woman.


    The blast also destroyed around five vehicles caught in traffic, including motorcycles believed to belong to the victims. Passengers and bystanders fled as flames spread across the area.


    Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Police Service, National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), and National Ambulance Service responded swiftly.


    Several individuals who sustained life-threatening injuries were rescued and taken to Nsawam Government Hospital, where they are receiving treatment. The bodies of the deceased have been taken to the Suhum Government Hospital morgue.


    Eastern South Regional Police Commander DCOP George Ohene Bossman Boadi stated that police officers would remain at the scene to manage traffic while Fire Service personnel continue efforts to extinguish the flames.

  • Fire destroys Pong Tamale girls’ dormitory

    Fire destroys Pong Tamale girls’ dormitory

    A fire outbreak on Monday evening, February 2, partially destroyed the girls’ dormitory at Pong Tamale Senior High School in northern Ghana.

    According to reports, the fire originated from the washrooms and later spread through other parts, triggering panic among students.

    Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) worked tirelessly to bring the fire under control. Pong Tamale Senior High School has become the latest second-cycle institution in northern Ghana to record a fire outbreak.

    A fire broke out at Tolon Senior High School in the Northern Region on Monday, February 2, destroying parts of a dormitory. Nearly 900 female students were displaced following a fire at Tolon Senior High School in the region.

    The recurring of fire incidents have raised concerns, Ghana recorded over 3,595 fire incidents nationwide in the first half of 2025, with regional breakdowns showing hundreds of cases across the Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Central Regions.


    Barely a week into the New Year, some Kasoa residents had their stalls completely burnt after a fire ravaged stalls in a major outbreak at the Kasoa New Market on Sunday, January 4, 2026.


    According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a distress call was received around 4:50 p.m., after which the Kasoa Fire Station swiftly reached the scene, only to find the fire at a very advanced stage.


    The fire was spreading so rapidly that fire tenders had to immediately call for reinforcement from Weija, Anyaa, Dansoman, Industrial Area, Flagstaff House, Madina, and Swedru fire stations.

    After about two hours of firefighting, the tenders managed to extinguish the flames at 6:52 p.m., brought the fire under control at 7:52 p.m., and fully extinguished it by 10:00 p.m.


    Although several metallic shops and wooden stalls were destroyed—along with food items such as maize, beans, shea butter, spices, and other merchandise—the swift response by firefighters prevented the blaze from consuming the entire market.


    Fire control officers explained that, despite the losses incurred, several stalls were salvaged. Among the challenges listed by the GNFS during the operation were poor accessibility within the market, long distances to reliable water sources, and interference from members of the public at various points during the operation.


    This fire marks the second major outbreak at the market in the last two years.


    Fire tenders from Kasoa and Swedru have been left on standby to prevent any possible re-ignition, while investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.


    A fire incident at Abuakwa Manhyia in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region claimed the lives of a three-month-old baby and six others.


    The fire outbreak, which occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on Monday, December 22, swept through an apartment. This information was disclosed by the Assembly Member for Abuakwa Manhyia, Evans Opoku. Meanwhile, the cause of the incident is yet to be established. Ghana has recorded several fire incidents from January to November this year.


    Recently, a fire outbreak at Tsito–Awudome Gborkorpe in the Volta Region destroyed a two-bedroom self-contained apartment. No casualties were reported from the incident, which occurred on Monday, December 8.


    Several students at Kedjebi-Asato Senior High School (SHS) in the Oti Region were left unconscious after a fire gutted one of the boys’ dormitories on Tuesday morning, December 2.


    The students passed out from exhaustion as a result of smoke inhalation during the fire. Unfortunately, all their belongings were destroyed. Meanwhile, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) successfully brought the blaze under control.


    Last month, a four-bedroom apartment at Aboabo Number 2 in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region was razed by fire on Wednesday, November 27.


    A young man in the community who attempted to help extinguish the fire was electrocuted in the process. Speaking to the media, the Assembly Member for the area, Haruna Abdul Rashid, disclosed that the victim received treatment at the hospital.

  • A/R: Shops, workshops destroyed as fire sweeps through Sofoline Magazine

    A/R: Shops, workshops destroyed as fire sweeps through Sofoline Magazine

    Hundreds of shops and mechanic workshops at Sofoline Magazine in the Kwadaso Municipality of the Ashanti Region were gutted by fire on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

    Several structures, including workshops and vehicles under repair, were destroyed, along with large quantities of spare parts, equipment, and other goods. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported.


    Ghana recorded over 3,595 fire incidents nationwide in the first half of 2025, with regional breakdowns showing hundreds of cases across the Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Central Regions.


    A devastating fire broke out behind the VVIP Station at Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra today, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, destroying over fifty (50) shops.


    According to authorities and eyewitnesses, the shops primarily sold mobile phones. Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) worked tirelessly to bring the fire under control, saving nearby shops.


    The cause of the blaze is currently unknown, and no casualties have been reported at the time of filing this report.


    Barely a week into the New Year, some Kasoa residents had their stalls completely burnt after a fire ravaged the Kasoa New Market on Sunday, January 4, 2026.


    According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a distress call was received around 4:50 p.m., after which the Kasoa Fire Station swiftly reached the scene, only to find the fire at a very advanced stage.


    The fire was spreading so rapidly that fire tenders had to immediately call for reinforcement from Weija, Anyaa, Dansoman, Industrial Area, Flagstaff House, Madina, and Swedru fire stations.


    After about two hours of firefighting, the tenders managed to extinguish the flames at 6:52 p.m., brought the fire under control at 7:52 p.m., and fully extinguished it by 10:00 p.m.


    Although several metallic shops and wooden stalls were destroyed—along with food items such as maize, beans, shea butter, spices, and other merchandise—the swift response by firefighters prevented the blaze from consuming the entire market.


    Fire control officers explained that, despite the losses incurred, several stalls were salvaged. Among the challenges listed by the GNFS during the operation were poor accessibility within the market, long distances to reliable water sources, and interference from members of the public at various points during the operation.


    This fire marks the second major outbreak at the market in the last two years. Fire tenders from Kasoa and Swedru have been left on standby to prevent any possible re-ignition, while investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.


    A fire incident at Abuakwa Manhyia in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region claimed the lives of a three-month-old baby and six others.


    The fire outbreak, which occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on Monday, December 22, swept through an apartment. The Assembly Member disclosed this information for Abuakwa Manhyia and Evans Opoku. Meanwhile, the cause of the incident remains unknown. Ghana has recorded several fire incidents from January to November this year.


    Recently, a fire outbreak at Tsito–Awudome Gborkorpe in the Volta Region destroyed a two-bedroom self-contained apartment.


    No casualties were reported from the incident, which occurred on Monday, December 8. Several students at Kedjebi-Asato Senior High School (SHS) in the Oti Region were left unconscious after a fire gutted one of the boys’ dormitories on Tuesday morning, December 2.


    The students passed out from exhaustion as a result of smoke inhalation during the fire. Unfortunately, all their belongings were destroyed. Meanwhile, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) successfully brought the blaze under control.


    Last month, a four-bedroom apartment at Aboabo Number 2 in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region was razed by fire on Wednesday, November 27.


    A young man in the community who attempted to help extinguish the fire was electrocuted in the process. Speaking to the media, the Assembly Member for the area, Haruna Abdul Rashid, disclosed that the victim is currently receiving treatment at the hospital.


    He added that officers from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) arrived at the scene to turn off the transformer to prevent the fire from spreading further.


    In the early hours of Wednesday, November 26, an eight-year-old girl lost her life after a devastating fire swept through the Dansoman Market.


    The girl was trapped in the intense blaze and could not escape as the fire engulfed the area. Her charred body was handed over to the Police for preservation and further investigation. Several wooden structures and shops, along with their contents, were destroyed.


    However, adjacent structures were saved due to the prompt intervention of firefighters.


    According to an update by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a crew from the Dansoman Fire Station arrived at the scene within two minutes after receiving a distress call at 00:02 hours, but the fire was already at an advanced stage.


    Due to the intensity of the blaze, eight fire engines were deployed to support two private water tankers from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly.


    The cause of the fire, however, is yet to be determined.On Saturday, November 22, a fire incident engulfed the Charkieh Plastics Factory site at Weija Junction in the Greater Accra Region.


    To contain the blaze, the Ghana National Fire Service dispatched a coordinated team from seven fire stations.


    Last month, the Kwapong Nursing Training College in the Asunafo South District of the Ahafo Region was gutted by fire. The incident, which occurred on Friday, October 31, forced students to flee to safety. Authorities are working to ascertain the cause.


    The newly opened China City Mall at Santasi in Kumasi, inaugurated in May 2025, was also destroyed by fire. No casualties were recorded, but the mall was completely ravaged, with no items salvaged.


    The cause has not yet been made public.Earlier this month, a fire ravaged parts of Kantamanto, at the Tazani Lane section in Accra. Several shops selling wooden planks and hardware were destroyed after the fire broke out near Aayalolo School at 1:17 a.m. on Saturday, September 13.


    The GNFS confirmed in an update on Sunday, September 14: “The flames were confined at 6:26 a.m., brought under control by 6:37 a.m., and fully extinguished by 11:44 a.m.”

    The Service added that two firefighters sustained injuries—one from an electric shock and another from burns to the left arm. Both were treated, discharged, and are in stable condition.

  • Fire breaks out near VVIP Station at Circle

    Fire breaks out near VVIP Station at Circle

    Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) are working to contain a fire incident at the VVIP Station at Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra today, Tuesday, January 20.

    The cause of the blaze is not yet known at the time of filing this report.

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    Ghana recorded over 3,595 fire incidents nationwide in the first half of 2025, with regional breakdowns showing hundreds of cases across the Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Central Regions.

    Barely a week into the New Year, some Kasoa residents had their stalls completely burnt after a fire ravaged stalls in a major outbreak at the Kasoa New Market on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

    According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a distress call was received around 4:50 p.m., after which the Kasoa Fire Station swiftly reached the scene, only to find the fire at a very advanced stage.

    The fire was spreading so rapidly that fire tenders had to immediately call for reinforcement from Weija, Anyaa, Dansoman, Industrial Area, Flagstaff House, Madina, and Swedru fire stations.

    After about two hours of firefighting, the tenders managed to extinguish the flames at 6:52 p.m., brought the fire under control at 7:52 p.m., and fully extinguished it by 10:00 p.m.

    Although several metallic shops and wooden stalls were destroyed—along with food items such as maize, beans, shea butter, spices, and other merchandise—the swift response by firefighters prevented the blaze from consuming the entire market.

    Fire control officers explained that, despite the losses incurred, several stalls were salvaged. Among the challenges listed by the GNFS during the operation were poor accessibility within the market, long distances to reliable water sources, and interference from members of the public at various points during the operation. This fire marks the second major outbreak at the market in the last two years.

    Fire tenders from Kasoa and Swedru have been left on standby to prevent any possible re-ignition, while investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.

    A fire incident at Abuakwa Manhyia in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region claimed the lives of a three-month-old baby and six others.

    The fire outbreak, which occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on Monday, December 22, swept through an apartment. This information was disclosed by the Assembly Member for Abuakwa Manhyia, Evans Opoku. Meanwhile, the cause of the incident is yet to be established. Ghana has recorded several fire incidents from January to November this year.

    Recently, a fire outbreak at Tsito–Awudome Gborkorpe in the Volta Region destroyed a two-bedroom self-contained apartment. No casualties were reported from the incident, which occurred on Monday, December 8.

    Several students at Kedjebi-Asato Senior High School (SHS) in the Oti Region were left unconscious after a fire gutted one of the boys’ dormitories on Tuesday morning, December 2.

    The students passed out from exhaustion as a result of smoke inhalation during the fire. Unfortunately, all their belongings were destroyed. Meanwhile, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) successfully brought the blaze under control.

    Last month, a four-bedroom apartment at Aboabo Number 2 in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region was razed by fire on Wednesday, November 27.

    A young man in the community who attempted to help extinguish the fire was electrocuted in the process. Speaking to the media, the Assembly Member for the area, Haruna Abdul Rashid, disclosed that the victim is currently receiving treatment at the hospital. He added that officers from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) arrived at the scene to turn off the transformer to prevent the fire from spreading further.

    In the early hours of Wednesday, November 26, an eight-year-old girl lost her life after a devastating fire swept through the Dansoman Market.

    The girl was trapped in the intense blaze and could not escape as the fire engulfed the area. Her charred body was handed over to the Police for preservation and further investigation. Several wooden structures and shops, along with their contents, were destroyed. However, adjacent structures were saved due to the prompt intervention of firefighters.

    According to an update by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a crew from the Dansoman Fire Station arrived at the scene within two minutes after receiving a distress call at 00:02 hours, but the fire was already at an advanced stage.

    Because of the intensity of the blaze, eight fire engines were deployed to support two private water tankers from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly. The cause of the fire, however, is yet to be determined.

    On Saturday, November 22, a fire incident engulfed the Charkieh Plastics Factory site at Weija Junction in the Greater Accra Region. To contain the blaze, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) dispatched a coordinated team from seven fire stations.

    Last month, the Kwapong Nursing Training College in the Asunafo South District of the Ahafo Region was gutted by fire. The incident, which occurred on Friday, October 31, forced students to flee to safety. Authorities are working to ascertain the cause.

    The newly opened China City Mall at Santasi in Kumasi, inaugurated in May 2025, was also destroyed by fire. No casualties were recorded, but the mall was completely ravaged, with no items salvaged. The cause has not yet been made public.

    Earlier this month, a fire ravaged parts of Kantamanto, at the Tazani Lane section in Accra. Several shops selling wooden planks and hardware were destroyed after the fire broke out near Aayalolo School at 1:17 a.m. on Saturday, September 13.

    The GNFS confirmed in an update on Sunday, September 14: “The flames were confined at 6:26 a.m., brought under control by 6:37 a.m., and fully extinguished by 11:44 a.m.”

    The Service added that two firefighters sustained injuries—one from an electric shock and another from burns to the left arm. Both were treated, discharged, and are in stable condition.

  • Fire guts Affil Nkwanta slum, 700 dwellers left homeless

    Fire guts Affil Nkwanta slum, 700 dwellers left homeless


    A fire incident that occurred on Saturday, January 17, at Afful Nkwanta in the Oforikrom Municipality of the Ashanti Region has left over 700 slum dwellers stranded.

    The fire ravaged belongings owned mostly by head porters and scrap dealers. The area has recorded a number of incidents, notably in 2016 and 2020.

    Ghana recorded over 3,595 fire incidents nationwide in the first half of 2025, with regional breakdowns showing hundreds of cases across the Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Central Regions.

    Barely a week into the New Year, some Kasoa residents had their stalls completely burnt after a fire ravaged stalls in a major outbreak at the Kasoa New Market on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

    According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a distress call was received around 4:50 p.m., after which the Kasoa Fire Station swiftly reached the scene, only to meet the fire at a very advanced stage.

    The fire was spreading so rapidly that fire tenders had to immediately call for reinforcement from Weija, Anyaa, Dansoman, Industrial Area, Flagstaff House, Madina, and Swedru fire stations.

    After about two hours of firefighting, the tenders managed to extinguish the flames at 6:52 p.m., brought the fire under control at 7:52 p.m., and fully extinguished it by 10:00 p.m.

    Although several metallic shops and wooden stalls were destroyed—along with food items such as maize, beans, shea butter, spices, and other merchandise—the swift response by firefighters prevented the blaze from consuming the entire market.

    Fire control officers explained that, despite the losses incurred, several stalls were salvaged. Among the challenges listed by the GNFS during the operation were poor accessibility within the market, long distances to reliable water sources, and interference from members of the public at various points during the operation. This fire marks the second major outbreak at the market in the last two years.

    Fire tenders from Kasoa and Swedru have been left on standby to prevent any possible re-ignition, while investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.

    A fire incident at Abuakwa Manhyia in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region has claimed the lives of a three-month-old baby and six others. The fire outbreak, which occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on Monday, December 22, swept through an apartment.

    This information was disclosed by the Assembly Member for Abuakwa Manhyia, Evans Opoku. Meanwhile, the cause of the incident is yet to be established. Ghana has recorded several fire incidents from January to November this year.

    Recently, a fire outbreak at Tsito–Awudome Gborkorpe in the Volta Region destroyed a two-bedroom self-contained apartment.

    No casualties were reported from the incident, which occurred on Monday, December 8. Several students at Kedjebi-Asato Senior High School (SHS) in the Oti Region were left unconscious after a fire gutted one of the boys’ dormitories on Tuesday morning, December 2.

    The students passed out from exhaustion as a result of smoke inhalation during the fire. Unfortunately, all their belongings were destroyed. Meanwhile, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) successfully brought the blaze under control.

    Last month, a four-bedroom apartment at Aboabo Number 2 in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region was razed by fire on Wednesday, November 27. A young man in the community who attempted to help extinguish the fire was electrocuted in the process.

    Speaking to the media, the Assembly Member for the area, Haruna Abdul Rashid, disclosed that the victim is currently receiving treatment at the hospital.

    He added that officers from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) arrived at the scene to turn off the transformer to prevent the fire from spreading further.

    In the early hours of Wednesday, November 26, an eight-year-old girl lost her life after a devastating fire swept through the Dansoman Market.

    The girl was trapped in the intense blaze and could not escape as the fire engulfed the area. Her charred body was handed over to the Police for preservation and further investigation.

    Several wooden structures and shops, along with their contents, were destroyed. However, adjacent structures were saved due to the prompt intervention of firefighters.

    According to an update by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a crew from the Dansoman Fire Station arrived at the scene within two minutes after receiving a distress call at 00:02 hours, but the fire was already at an advanced stage.

    Because of the intensity of the blaze, eight fire engines were deployed to support two private water tankers from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly. The cause of the fire, however, is yet to be determined.

    On Saturday, November 22, a fire incident engulfed the Charkieh Plastics Factory site at Weija Junction in the Greater Accra Region. To contain the blaze, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) dispatched a coordinated team from seven fire stations.

    Last month, the Kwapong Nursing Training College in the Asunafo South District of the Ahafo Region was gutted by fire. The incident, which occurred on Friday, October 31, forced students to flee to safety. Authorities are working to ascertain the cause.

    The newly opened China City Mall at Santasi in Kumasi, inaugurated in May 2025, was also destroyed by fire. No casualties were recorded, but the mall was completely ravaged, with no items salvaged. The cause has not yet been made public.

    Earlier this month, a fire ravaged parts of Kantamanto, at the Tazani Lane section in Accra. Several shops selling wooden planks and hardware were destroyed after the fire broke out near Aayalolo School at 1:17 a.m. on Saturday, September 13.

    The GNFS confirmed in an update on Sunday, September 14: “The flames were confined at 6:26 a.m., brought under control by 6:37 a.m., and fully extinguished by 11:44 a.m.”

    The Service added that two firefighters sustained injuries—one from an electric shock and another from burns to the left arm. Both were treated, discharged, and are in stable condition.


  • V/R: Two-bedroom apartment at Tsito–Awudome Gborkorpe destroyed by fire

    V/R: Two-bedroom apartment at Tsito–Awudome Gborkorpe destroyed by fire

    A fire outbreak at Tsito–Awudome Gborkorpe in the Volta Region has destroyed a two-bedroom self-contained apartment. No casualties were reported from the incident, which occurred on Monday, December 8. Meanwhile, the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.


    Ghana has recorded several fire incidents from January to November this year. Recently, several students at Kedjebi-Asato Senior High School (SHS) in the Oti Region were left unconscious after a fire gutted one of the boys’ dormitories on Tuesday morning, December 2.

    The students passed out from exhaustion as a result of smoke inhalation during the fire. Unfortunately, all their belongings were destroyed. Meanwhile, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) successfully brought the blaze under control.


    Last month, a four-bedroom apartment at Aboabo Number 2 in the Asokore Mampong Municipality in the Ashanti Region was razed by fire on Wednesday, November 27. A young man in the community, who attempted to help extinguish the fire, was electrocuted in the process.


    Speaking to the media, the Assembly Member for the area, Haruna Abdul Rashid, disclosed that the victim is currently receiving treatment at the hospital. He added that officers from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) arrived at the scene to turn off the transformer to prevent the fire from spreading further.


    In the early hours of Wednesday, November 26, an 8-year-old girl lost her life after a devastating fire swept through the Dansoman Market. The little girl was trapped in the intense blaze and could not escape as the fire engulfed the area. Her charred body has been handed over to the Police for preservation and further investigation.


    Several wooden structures and shops, along with their contents, were destroyed. However, adjacent structures were saved due to the prompt intervention of firefighters.

    According to an update by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a crew from the Dansoman Fire Station arrived at the scene within two minutes after receiving a distress call at 00:02 hours, but the fire was already at an advanced stage.


    Because of the intensity of the blaze, eight fire engines were deployed to support two private water tankers from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly. The cause of the fire, however, is yet to be determined.


    On Saturday, November 22, a fire incident engulfed the Charkieh Plastics Factory site at Weija Junction in the Greater Accra Region. To contain the blaze, the Ghana National Fire Service dispatched a coordinated team from seven fire stations.


    Last month, the Kwapong Nursing Training College in the Asunafo South District of the Ahafo Region was gutted by fire. The incident, which occurred on Friday, October 31, forced students to flee to safety. Authorities are working to ascertain the cause.


    The newly opened China City Mall at Santasi in Kumasi, inaugurated in May 2025, was also destroyed by fire. No casualties were recorded, but the mall was completely ravaged, with no items salvaged. The cause has not yet been made public.


    Earlier this month, a fire ravaged parts of Kantamanto at the Tazani Lane section in Accra. Several shops selling wooden planks and hardware were destroyed after the fire broke out near Aayalolo School at 1:17 a.m. on Saturday, September 13.


    The GNFS confirmed in an update on Sunday, September 14: “The flames were confined at 6:26 a.m., brought under control by 6:37 a.m., and fully extinguished by 11:44 a.m.”


    The Service added that two firefighters sustained injuries—one from an electric shock and another from burns to the left arm. Both were treated, discharged, and are in stable condition.


    In a related development, several houses at Darkuman Kokompe in Accra were destroyed following a fire incident in the early hours of Sunday, August 31. Reports indicated that victims were unable to salvage their belongings while waiting for emergency response. The cause of the fire is yet to be established.


    Earlier in the month, another fire destroyed a Benz cargo truck transporting over 2,500 bags of rice from Côte d’Ivoire to Kumasi on the Adugyama–Bechem highway, near the Star Oil Filling Station, on Monday, August 25. Similarly, a popular pub and food joint at Nogora Junction near the Ho Technical University was reduced to ashes following a fire outbreak on Wednesday, August 13.


    On August 4, a fire ravaged the first floor of the Accra Tourist Information Centre at Cantonments. According to the GNFS, the blaze destroyed the contents on the first floor, though the ground floor and about eight offices, including the East Wing, were salvaged.


    The first GNFS engine from the Headquarters arrived at 01:04 hours to find a fully developed fire spreading rapidly in all directions, aided by strong winds. Five additional appliances from Flagstaff House, Circle, Accra City, and Ministries stations, as well as the Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV), were mobilised.


    Although the blaze was brought under control at 03:32 hours, firefighting efforts continued until 06:35 hours to suppress the flames and prevent further spread to nearby properties. No injuries were recorded, but investigations into the cause are ongoing.


    Another inferno destroyed several makeshift wooden and metal structures at the Madina Washing Bay near Redco Flats on Sunday, August 3. The blaze consumed utility poles, traders’ wares, personal belongings, and structures worth thousands of cedis.


    While battling the fire, one firefighter sustained a minor leg injury. The Service received a distress call at 12:36 hours, and the first crew from the Madina Fire Station arrived within four minutes. Four additional fire engines from Legon, Abelemkpe, and GNFS Headquarters later joined to contain the blaze.


    Thanks to the swift response, the fire was confined at 13:42 hours and fully brought under control at 13:54 hours. Overhaul operations continued until 20:50 hours. An investigation into the cause is underway.


    A fire also broke out at Madina Ritz Junction. Initial reports claimed that a two-month-old baby had died in the incident, but the GNFS later clarified that no lives were lost.


    “A verification team was dispatched to the scene this morning, and after engaging affected residents, particularly the women, and a Unit Committee Member of the area, the Service can confirm that no lives were lost. The Service has thus entreated the public and media outlets to disregard any reports suggesting otherwise, as they are inaccurate and misleading,” the GNFS posted on Facebook.


    The Service explained that the fire began after a gas explosion in one of the shops and quickly spread to adjacent containers. Firefighters from the Madina, Legon, and Abelemkpe stations responded promptly and contained the blaze.


    In April this year, another fire ripped through the Madina Redco Flats area, destroying more than 150 structures and claiming the life of a young Nigerian woman known as Beauty.


    The inferno, which began around 11:15 p.m., spread rapidly across 140 wooden kiosks and 20 metal containers. Although firefighters arrived within minutes, the victim was trapped and could not escape. Her remains were handed over to the Madina Police.


    Last year, about 50 stalls were reduced to ashes after the Madina Market in Accra caught fire. Deputy Director of Operations at GNFS, D.O.I. Kofi Forson, recounted the challenges: “It was not easy for us. There was a lack of access to where the fire was spreading, and because it happened in the night, the shops were closed, and we had to break through, which made it tedious.”


    The GNFS has released statistics on fire outbreaks in the first half of 2025, showing a slight increase compared to the same period in 2024. Ghana recorded 3,595 fire cases between January and June this year, compared to 3,576 cases last year—an increase of 19 cases, representing a 0.53% rise.

    The monthly distribution is: January (964), February (678), March (619), April (483), May (457), and June (394). The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of incidents (628), followed by Ashanti (581) and Central (408). The North East Region had the lowest, with just 10 cases.


    In an interview on Tuesday, July 8, the Head of Public Relations at GNFS, Desmond Ackah, revealed that due to improved and swift responses, the Service saved over GH¢203 million worth of property in the last two quarters of 2025.


    The GNFS listed the main causes of fires as electrical faults—including illegal connections, poor wiring, and overloaded circuits; improper appliance use, such as overused extension cords and unattended devices; unattended cooking with gas, electric, or coal stoves; careless use of naked flames like candles, mosquito coils, lighters, and matches; LPG leakages and poor handling of cylinders; bush burning; vehicle fires caused by poor maintenance or accidents; unsafe welding and hot-work practices; and deliberate arson.


    Meanwhile, the Service reported a significant improvement in reducing prank calls. It recorded a 34.77% decrease—from 364,020 prank calls in the first half of 2024 to 237,470 in 2025. The GNFS attributed the decline to continuous public education and increased awareness of the legal consequences of misusing emergency lines.

  • Fire guts Wesley Grammar School bus transporting 83 students at Kasoa Tollbooth

    Fire guts Wesley Grammar School bus transporting 83 students at Kasoa Tollbooth

    Eighty-three (83) Wesley Grammar School students and five teachers escaped safely after their bus caught fire at the Kasoa Tollbooth on Friday, November 28. The group was en route to participate in a sporting event at Ngleshie Amanfro Senior High School in Accra.

    Speaking to the media after the incident, Sports Teacher Richard Boafo noted, “We noticed smoke coming out of the bus, so we asked all the students to move out immediately. Fortunately, all 83 students and five teachers on board escaped safely, but the bus was completely burnt to ashes.”

    Ghana has recorded several fire incidents in the first eleven months. In the early hours of Wednesday, November 26, an 8-year-old girl lost her life after a devastating fire that swept through Dansoman Market.

    The little girl lost her life after she was trapped in the intense fire, unable to escape as the blaze engulfed the area. Her charred body has been handed over to the Police for preservation and further investigation.

    Several wooden structures and shops, along with their contents, were destroyed in the aftermath of the incident. However, adjacent structures were saved due to the timely intervention of firefighters.

    According to an update by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a crew from the Dansoman Fire Station arrived at the scene two minutes after receiving a distress call at 00:02 hours. However, the fire was already at an advanced stage before their arrival.

    Due to the nature of the fire, eight fire engines were brought in to support the two private water tankers from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly. Meanwhile, the cause of the fire has yet to be determined by the authorities.

    On Saturday, November 22, a fire incident engulfed the Charkieh Plastics Factory site at Weija Junction, Greater Accra. To contain the fire, the Ghana National Fire Service dispatched a coordinated effort involving seven fire stations in an effort to bring down the severity of the outbreak.Last month, the Kwapong Nursing Training College in the Asunafo South District of the Ahafo Region was destroyed by a fire incident.

    The incident, which occurred on Friday, October 31, saw students rushing to safety. Meanwhile, authorities are working to ascertain the cause of the fire. The newly opened China City Mall at Santasi in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital, was destroyed by fire. Inaugurated in May 2025, the mall was left with no items to be recovered.

    No casualties have been recorded in the aftermath of the incident. Meanwhile, the cause of the fire is yet to be made known to the public.Earlier this month, a fire incident ravaged Kantamanto at the Tazani Lane section in Accra. Several shops selling wooden planks and hardware were razed after a fire broke out near Aayalolo School at 1:17 a.m. on Saturday, September 13.

    The GNFS confirmed in an update on its official page on Sunday, September 14: “The flames were confined at 6:26 a.m., brought under control by 6:37 a.m., and fully extinguished by 11:44 a.m.”

    The Service added, “Two firefighters sustained injuries in the operation, one from an electric shock and another from burns to the left arm. Both were treated and discharged, and are reported to be in stable condition.”

    In a related development, several houses at Darkuman Kokompe in Accra were destroyed following a fire incident in the early hours of Sunday, August 31. Reports indicated that victims were unable to salvage their belongings while awaiting emergency response. The cause of that fire is yet to be established.

    Earlier this month, another fire destroyed a Benz cargo truck transporting over 2,500 bags of rice from Côte d’Ivoire to Kumasi on the Adugyama–Bechem highway, near the Star Oil Filling Station, on Monday, August 25.

    Similarly, a popular pub and food joint at Nogora Junction, near the Ho Technical University, was reduced to ashes following a fire outbreak on Wednesday, August 13.

    On August 4, a fire ravaged the first floor of the Accra Tourist Information Centre at Cantonments. According to the GNFS, the blaze destroyed the contents of the first floor, though the ground floor and about eight offices, including the East Wing section, were salvaged.

    The first fire engine from the GNFS Headquarters arrived at 01:04 hours to find a fully developed fire spreading rapidly in all directions, aided by strong winds.

    Five additional appliances from Flagstaff House, Circle, Accra City, and Ministries fire stations, as well as the Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) from Headquarters, were swiftly mobilized to support firefighting operations.

    Although the blaze was brought under control at 03:32 hours, firefighting efforts continued until 06:35 hours to suppress the flames and prevent further spread to adjoining properties. No injuries were recorded, but the Service has launched an investigation into the cause.

    Another inferno destroyed several makeshift wooden and metal structures at the Madina Washing Bay near Redco Flats on Sunday, August 3. The blaze consumed utility poles, traders’ wares, personal belongings, and structures worth several thousand cedis.

    The GNFS reported that while battling the fire, one firefighter sustained a minor leg injury. The Service received the distress call at 12:36 hours, and the first crew from the Madina Fire Station arrived within four minutes. Four additional fire engines from Legon, Abelemkpe, and GNFS Headquarters later joined to contain the blaze.

    Thanks to the swift response, the fire was confined at 13:42 hours and fully brought under control at 13:54 hours. Overhaul operations continued until 20:50 hours. An investigation into the cause is ongoing.

    A fire broke out at Madina Ritz Junction. Initial reports claimed that a two-month-old baby died in the incident, but the GNFS later clarified otherwise.

    “A verification team was dispatched to the scene this morning, and after engaging affected residents, particularly the women, and a Unit Committee Member of the area, the Service can confirm that no lives were lost.

    “The Service has thus entreated the public and media outlets to disregard any reports suggesting otherwise, as they are inaccurate and misleading,” the GNFS posted on Facebook.

    The Service explained that the fire began after a gas explosion in one of the shops and quickly spread to adjacent containers. Firefighters from the Madina, Legon, and Abelemkpe stations responded promptly and contained the blaze.

    In April this year, another fire ripped through the Madina Redco Flats area, destroying more than 150 structures and claiming the life of a young Nigerian woman known as Beauty.

    The inferno, which started around 11:15 p.m., spread rapidly across 140 wooden kiosks and 20 metal containers. Although firefighters arrived within minutes, the victim was trapped and could not escape. Her remains were handed over to the Madina Police.

    Last year, about 50 stalls were reduced to ashes after the Madina Market in Accra caught fire. Deputy Director of Operations at GNFS, D.O.I. Kofi Forson recounted the challenges they faced: “It was not easy for us, and there was a lack of access to where the fire was spreading, and because it happened in the night, the shops were closed, and we had to break through, and that made it tedious.”The GNFS has provided statistics on fire outbreaks in then first half of 2025, showing a slight increase compared to the same period in 2024.

    Ghana recorded 3,595 fire cases between January and June this year, compared with 3,576 cases during the same period last year — an increase of 19 cases, representing a 0.53% rise. The monthly breakdown is as follows: January (964), February (678), March (619), April (483), May (457), and June (394).

    The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of incidents (628), followed by Ashanti (581) and Central (408). The North East Region had the lowest number, with just 10 cases.

    In an interview on Tuesday, July 8, the Head of Public Relations at GNFS, Desmond Ackah, revealed that due to their improved and swift response, the Service saved over GH¢203 million worth of property in the last two quarters of 2025.

    The GNFS listed the main causes of fire incidents as electrical faults from illegal connections, poor wiring, and overloaded circuits; improper use of appliances such as overused extension cords and unattended devices; unattended cooking with gas, electric, or coal stoves; careless use of naked flames like candles, mosquito coils, lighters, and matches; gas leakages and poor handling of LPG cylinders; bush burning, especially in the dry season; vehicle fires due to poor maintenance or accidents; unsafe welding and other hot-work practices; and deliberate acts of arson.

    Meanwhile, the Service reported a significant improvement in its fight against prank calls. It recorded a 34.77% reduction, from 364,020 prank calls in the first half of 2024 to 237,470 in 2025. The GNFS attributed the decline to consistent public education campaigns and heightened awareness of the legal consequences of misusing emergency lines.

  • A/R: Four-bedroom apartment at Aboabo Number 2 destroyed by fire

    A/R: Four-bedroom apartment at Aboabo Number 2 destroyed by fire

    A four-bedroom apartment at Aboabo Number 2 in the Asokore Mampong Municipality, Ashanti Region, was razed by a fire on Wednesday, November 27. A young man in the community, who tried to help extinguish the fire, was electrocuted in the process.


    Speaking to the media, the Assembly Member for the area, Haruna Abdul Rashid, disclosed that the victim is currently in the hospital receiving treatment. He revealed that, to prevent further spread, officers from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) arrived at the scene to turn off the transformer.


    Ghana has recorded several fire incidents in the first eleven months. In the early hours of Wednesday, November 26, an 8-year-old girl lost her life after a devastating fire that swept through Dansoman Market.

    The little girl lost her life after she was trapped in the intense fire, unable to escape as the blaze engulfed the area. Her charred body has been handed over to the Police for preservation and further investigation.


    Several wooden structures and shops, along with their contents, were destroyed in the aftermath of the incident. However, adjacent structures were saved due to the timely intervention of firefighters.


    According to an update by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a crew from the Dansoman Fire Station arrived at the scene two minutes after receiving a distress call at 00:02 hours. However, the fire was already at an advanced stage before their arrival.


    Due to the nature of the fire, eight fire engines were brought in to support the two private water tankers from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly. Meanwhile, the cause of the fire has yet to be determined by the authorities.

    On Saturday, November 22, a fire incident engulfed the Charkieh Plastics Factory site at Weija Junction, Greater Accra. To contain the fire, the Ghana National Fire Service dispatched a coordinated effort involving seven fire stations in an effort to bring down the severity of the outbreak.
    Last month, the Kwapong Nursing Training College in the Asunafo South District of the Ahafo Region was destroyed by a fire incident.

    The incident, which occurred on Friday, October 31, saw students rushing to safety. Meanwhile, authorities are working to ascertain the cause of the fire. The newly opened China City Mall at Santasi in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital, was destroyed by fire. Inaugurated in May 2025, the mall was left with no items to be recovered.


    No casualties have been recorded in the aftermath of the incident. Meanwhile, the cause of the fire is yet to be made known to the public.
    Earlier this month, a fire incident ravaged Kantamanto at the Tazani Lane section in Accra. Several shops selling wooden planks and hardware were razed after a fire broke out near Aayalolo School at 1:17 a.m. on Saturday, September 13.


    The GNFS confirmed in an update on its official page on Sunday, September 14: “The flames were confined at 6:26 a.m., brought under control by 6:37 a.m., and fully extinguished by 11:44 a.m.”


    The Service added, “Two firefighters sustained injuries in the operation, one from an electric shock and another from burns to the left arm. Both were treated and discharged, and are reported to be in stable condition.”


    In a related development, several houses at Darkuman Kokompe in Accra were destroyed following a fire incident in the early hours of Sunday, August 31. Reports indicated that victims were unable to salvage their belongings while awaiting emergency response. The cause of that fire is yet to be established.


    Earlier this month, another fire destroyed a Benz cargo truck transporting over 2,500 bags of rice from Côte d’Ivoire to Kumasi on the Adugyama–Bechem highway, near the Star Oil Filling Station, on Monday, August 25.


    Similarly, a popular pub and food joint at Nogora Junction, near the Ho Technical University, was reduced to ashes following a fire outbreak on Wednesday, August 13.


    On August 4, a fire ravaged the first floor of the Accra Tourist Information Centre at Cantonments. According to the GNFS, the blaze destroyed the contents of the first floor, though the ground floor and about eight offices, including the East Wing section, were salvaged.


    The first fire engine from the GNFS Headquarters arrived at 01:04 hours to find a fully developed fire spreading rapidly in all directions, aided by strong winds.


    Five additional appliances from Flagstaff House, Circle, Accra City, and Ministries fire stations, as well as the Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) from Headquarters, were swiftly mobilized to support firefighting operations.


    Although the blaze was brought under control at 03:32 hours, firefighting efforts continued until 06:35 hours to suppress the flames and prevent further spread to adjoining properties. No injuries were recorded, but the Service has launched an investigation into the cause.


    Another inferno destroyed several makeshift wooden and metal structures at the Madina Washing Bay near Redco Flats on Sunday, August 3. The blaze consumed utility poles, traders’ wares, personal belongings, and structures worth several thousand cedis.


    The GNFS reported that while battling the fire, one firefighter sustained a minor leg injury. The Service received the distress call at 12:36 hours, and the first crew from the Madina Fire Station arrived within four minutes. Four additional fire engines from Legon, Abelemkpe, and GNFS Headquarters later joined to contain the blaze.


    Thanks to the swift response, the fire was confined at 13:42 hours and fully brought under control at 13:54 hours. Overhaul operations continued until 20:50 hours. An investigation into the cause is ongoing.


    A fire broke out at Madina Ritz Junction. Initial reports claimed that a two-month-old baby died in the incident, but the GNFS later clarified otherwise.


    “A verification team was dispatched to the scene this morning, and after engaging affected residents, particularly the women, and a Unit Committee Member of the area, the Service can confirm that no lives were lost.


    “The Service has thus entreated the public and media outlets to disregard any reports suggesting otherwise, as they are inaccurate and misleading,” the GNFS posted on Facebook.


    The Service explained that the fire began after a gas explosion in one of the shops and quickly spread to adjacent containers. Firefighters from the Madina, Legon, and Abelemkpe stations responded promptly and contained the blaze.


    In April this year, another fire ripped through the Madina Redco Flats area, destroying more than 150 structures and claiming the life of a young Nigerian woman known as Beauty.


    The inferno, which started around 11:15 p.m., spread rapidly across 140 wooden kiosks and 20 metal containers. Although firefighters arrived within minutes, the victim was trapped and could not escape. Her remains were handed over to the Madina Police.


    Last year, about 50 stalls were reduced to ashes after the Madina Market in Accra caught fire. Deputy Director of Operations at GNFS, D.O.I. Kofi Forson recounted the challenges they faced: “It was not easy for us, and there was a lack of access to where the fire was spreading, and because it happened in the night, the shops were closed, and we had to break through, and that made it tedious.”The GNFS has provided statistics on fire outbreaks in then first half of 2025, showing a slight increase compared to the same period in 2024.

    Ghana recorded 3,595 fire cases between January and June this year, compared with 3,576 cases during the same period last year — an increase of 19 cases, representing a 0.53% rise. The monthly breakdown is as follows: January (964), February (678), March (619), April (483), May (457), and June (394).


    The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of incidents (628), followed by Ashanti (581) and Central (408). The North East Region had the lowest number, with just 10 cases.


    In an interview on Tuesday, July 8, the Head of Public Relations at GNFS, Desmond Ackah, revealed that due to their improved and swift response, the Service saved over GH¢203 million worth of property in the last two quarters of 2025.


    The GNFS listed the main causes of fire incidents as electrical faults from illegal connections, poor wiring, and overloaded circuits; improper use of appliances such as overused extension cords and unattended devices; unattended cooking with gas, electric, or coal stoves; careless use of naked flames like candles, mosquito coils, lighters, and matches; gas leakages and poor handling of LPG cylinders; bush burning, especially in the dry season; vehicle fires due to poor maintenance or accidents; unsafe welding and other hot-work practices; and deliberate acts of arson.


    Meanwhile, the Service reported a significant improvement in its fight against prank calls. It recorded a 34.77% reduction, from 364,020 prank calls in the first half of 2024 to 237,470 in 2025. The GNFS attributed the decline to consistent public education campaigns and heightened awareness of the legal consequences of misusing emergency lines.

  • Fire outbreak at Dansoman market kills 8-year-old girl

    Fire outbreak at Dansoman market kills 8-year-old girl

    A devastating fire that swept through Dansoman Market in the early hours of Wednesday, November 26, has claimed the life of an 8-year-old girl.

    The little girl lost her life after she was trapped in the intense fire, unable to escape as the blaze engulfed the area. Her charred body has been handed over to the Police for preservation and further investigation.


    Several wooden structures and shops, along with their contents, were destroyed in the aftermath of the incident. However, adjacent structures were saved due to the timely intervention of firefighters.


    According to an update by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a crew from the Dansoman Fire Station arrived at the scene two minutes after receiving a distress call at 00:02 hours. However, the fire was already at an advanced stage before their arrival.


    Due to the nature of the fire, eight fire engines were brought in to support the two private water tankers from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly. Meanwhile, the cause of the fire has yet to be determined by the authorities.


    Ghana has recorded several fire incidents in the first eleven months. On Saturday, November 22, a fire incident engulfed the Charkieh Plastics Factory site at Weija Junction, Greater Accra. To contain the fire, the Ghana National Fire Service dispatched a coordinated effort involving seven fire stations in an effort to bring down the severity of the outbreak.

    Last month, the Kwapong Nursing Training College in the Asunafo South District of the Ahafo Region was destroyed by a fire incident. The incident, which occurred on Friday, October 31, saw students rushing to safety. Meanwhile, authorities are working to ascertain the cause of the fire.


    This development comes barely twenty-four (24) hours after the newly opened China City Mall at Santasi in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital, was destroyed by fire. Inaugurated in May 2025, the mall was left with no items to be recovered.

    No casualties have been recorded in the aftermath of the incident. Meanwhile, the cause of the fire is yet to be made known to the public.


    Earlier this month, a fire incident ravaged Kantamanto at the Tazani Lane section in Accra. Several shops selling wooden planks and hardware were razed after a fire broke out near Aayalolo School at 1:17 a.m. on Saturday, September 13.

    The GNFS confirmed in an update on its official page on Sunday, September 14: “The flames were confined at 6:26 a.m., brought under control by 6:37 a.m., and fully extinguished by 11:44 a.m.”


    The Service added, “Two firefighters sustained injuries in the operation, one from an electric shock and another from burns to the left arm. Both were treated and discharged, and are reported to be in stable condition.”


    In a related development, several houses at Darkuman Kokompe in Accra were destroyed following a fire incident in the early hours of Sunday, August 31. Reports indicated that victims were unable to salvage their belongings while awaiting emergency response. The cause of that fire is yet to be established.


    Earlier this month, another fire destroyed a Benz cargo truck transporting over 2,500 bags of rice from Côte d’Ivoire to Kumasi on the Adugyama–Bechem highway, near the Star Oil Filling Station, on Monday, August 25.


    Similarly, a popular pub and food joint at Nogora Junction, near the Ho Technical University, was reduced to ashes following a fire outbreak on Wednesday, August 13.


    On August 4, a fire ravaged the first floor of the Accra Tourist Information Centre at Cantonments. According to the GNFS, the blaze destroyed the contents of the first floor, though the ground floor and about eight offices, including the East Wing section, were salvaged.


    The first fire engine from the GNFS Headquarters arrived at 01:04 hours to find a fully developed fire spreading rapidly in all directions, aided by strong winds.

    Five additional appliances from Flagstaff House, Circle, Accra City, and Ministries fire stations, as well as the Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) from Headquarters, were swiftly mobilized to support firefighting operations.


    Although the blaze was brought under control at 03:32 hours, firefighting efforts continued until 06:35 hours to suppress the flames and prevent further spread to adjoining properties. No injuries were recorded, but the Service has launched an investigation into the cause.


    Another inferno destroyed several makeshift wooden and metal structures at the Madina Washing Bay near Redco Flats on Sunday, August 3. The blaze consumed utility poles, traders’ wares, personal belongings, and structures worth several thousand cedis.


    The GNFS reported that while battling the fire, one firefighter sustained a minor leg injury. The Service received the distress call at 12:36 hours, and the first crew from the Madina Fire Station arrived within four minutes. Four additional fire engines from Legon, Abelemkpe, and GNFS Headquarters later joined to contain the blaze.


    Thanks to the swift response, the fire was confined at 13:42 hours and fully brought under control at 13:54 hours. Overhaul operations continued until 20:50 hours. An investigation into the cause is ongoing.


    A fire broke out at Madina Ritz Junction. Initial reports claimed that a two-month-old baby died in the incident, but the GNFS later clarified otherwise.


    “A verification team was dispatched to the scene this morning, and after engaging affected residents, particularly the women, and a Unit Committee Member of the area, the Service can confirm that no lives were lost.

    “The Service has thus entreated the public and media outlets to disregard any reports suggesting otherwise, as they are inaccurate and misleading,” the GNFS posted on Facebook.


    The Service explained that the fire began after a gas explosion in one of the shops and quickly spread to adjacent containers. Firefighters from the Madina, Legon, and Abelemkpe stations responded promptly and contained the blaze.


    In April this year, another fire ripped through the Madina Redco Flats area, destroying more than 150 structures and claiming the life of a young Nigerian woman known as Beauty.

    The inferno, which started around 11:15 p.m., spread rapidly across 140 wooden kiosks and 20 metal containers. Although firefighters arrived within minutes, the victim was trapped and could not escape. Her remains were handed over to the Madina Police.


    Last year, about 50 stalls were reduced to ashes after the Madina Market in Accra caught fire. Deputy Director of Operations at GNFS, D.O.I. Kofi Forson recounted the challenges they faced: “It was not easy for us, and there was a lack of access to where the fire was spreading, and because it happened in the night, the shops were closed, and we had to break through, and that made it tedious.”The GNFS has provided statistics on fire outbreaks in the

    first half of 2025, showing a slight increase compared to the same period in 2024. Ghana recorded 3,595 fire cases between January and June this year, compared with 3,576 cases during the same period last year — an increase of 19 cases, representing a 0.53% rise. The monthly breakdown is as follows: January (964), February (678), March (619), April (483), May (457), and June (394).


    The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of incidents (628), followed by Ashanti (581) and Central (408). The North East Region had the lowest number, with just 10 cases.

    In an interview on Tuesday, July 8, the Head of Public Relations at GNFS, Desmond Ackah, revealed that due to their improved and swift response, the Service saved over GH¢203 million worth of property in the last two quarters of 2025.


    The GNFS listed the main causes of fire incidents as electrical faults from illegal connections, poor wiring, and overloaded circuits; improper use of appliances such as overused extension cords and unattended devices; unattended cooking with gas, electric, or coal stoves; careless use of naked flames like candles, mosquito coils, lighters, and matches; gas leakages and poor handling of LPG cylinders; bush burning, especially in the dry season; vehicle fires due to poor maintenance or accidents; unsafe welding and other hot-work practices; and deliberate acts of arson.


    Meanwhile, the Service reported a significant improvement in its fight against prank calls. It recorded a 34.77% reduction, from 364,020 prank calls in the first half of 2024 to 237,470 in 2025. The GNFS attributed the decline to consistent public education campaigns and heightened awareness of the legal consequences of misusing emergency lines.

  • Kwapong Nursing Training College: MCE, NADMO donate mattresses, other items to support students affected by fire incident 

    Kwapong Nursing Training College: MCE, NADMO donate mattresses, other items to support students affected by fire incident 

    Fire has ravaged some parts of the Kwapong Nursing Training College in the Asunafo South District of the Ahafo Region.

    According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), they received a distress call on the morning of Friday, October 31, at 7:12 a.m. Their team quickly reached the school in twenty-eight minutes, which is at exactly 7:30 am. 

    Upon their arrival, students were seen rushing to safety while firefighters from the Kukuom and Goaso Fire Stations in the Ahafo Region of the Ghana National Fire Service worked to bring the blaze under control.

    The team later received reinforcement from the Goaso Municipal Fire Station, and their combined efforts brought the blaze under control by 8:45 a.m. By 10:26 a.m., they had completely extinguished the fire.

    In a swift line of action, the District Chief Executive for Asunafo South, Hon. Benjamin Yinkah, with support from the Ahafo Regional Director of Nadmo, who doubles as Dean of all Regional Directors, Gabriel Adu Bonsu, donated some relief items to the affected students. The items include fifty students’ mattresses, sponges, and plastic buckets, among others. The MCE expressed sympathy to the student, urging them to remain strong and calm.

    The Ahafo Director of Nadmo reiterated that the regional minister, Hon. Charity Gardiner and the Member of Parliament, Hon. Eric Opoku, have given a full assurance of their support to build a new dormitory for them. He advised the students to be cautious in the use of electronic devices and all electrical appliances.

    The principal, Kwame Adinkrah Amo, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Hon. Benjamin Yinkah and the Ahafo Director of NADMO for their congenial support.

    The cause of the fire is not yet known, but authorities say investigations are underway to determine what triggered the incident. Preliminary investigations indicate that the fire began in one of the rooms on the first floor of a one-storey dormitory block before spreading to six other rooms.

    The incident destroyed the roof, ceiling, personal belongings, books, beds, and bedding. Two fire extinguishers on the affected floor also exploded during the fire.

    No casualties or fatalities were recorded, but investigations are currently underway to ascertain the exact cause of the fire.

    The Kwapong Nursing College inferno comes barely twenty-four (24) hours after the newly opened China City Mall at Santasi in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital, was destroyed by fire. Inaugurated in May 2025, the mall was left with no items to be recovered. No casualties have been recorded in the aftermath of the incident. Meanwhile, the cause of the fire is yet to be made known to the public.

    Earlier this month, a fire incident ravaged Kantamanto at the Tazani Lane section in Accra. Several shops selling wooden planks and hardware were razed after a fire broke out near Aayalolo School at 1:17 a.m. on Saturday, September 13. The GNFS confirmed in an update on its official page on Sunday, September 14: “The flames were confined at 6:26 a.m., brought under control by 6:37 a.m., and fully extinguished by 11:44 a.m.”

    The Service added, “Two firefighters sustained injuries in the operation, one from an electric shock and another from burns to the left arm. Both were treated and discharged, and are reported to be in stable condition.”

    In a related development, several houses at Darkuman Kokompe in Accra were destroyed following a fire incident in the early hours of Sunday, August 31. Reports indicated that victims were unable to salvage their belongings while awaiting emergency response. The cause of that fire is yet to be established.

    Earlier this month, another fire destroyed a Benz cargo truck transporting over 2,500 bags of rice from Côte d’Ivoire to Kumasi on the Adugyama–Bechem highway, near the Star Oil Filling Station, on Monday, August 25.

    Similarly, a popular pub and food joint at Nogora Junction, near the Ho Technical University, was reduced to ashes following a fire outbreak on Wednesday, August 13.

    On August 4, a fire ravaged the first floor of the Accra Tourist Information Centre at Cantonments. According to the GNFS, the blaze destroyed the contents of the first floor, though the ground floor and about eight offices, including the East Wing section, were salvaged.

    The first fire engine from the GNFS Headquarters arrived at 01:04 hours to find a fully developed fire spreading rapidly in all directions, aided by strong winds. Five additional appliances from Flagstaff House, Circle, Accra City, and Ministries fire stations, as well as the Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) from Headquarters, were swiftly mobilised to support firefighting operations.

    Although the blaze was brought under control at 03:32 hours, firefighting efforts continued until 06:35 hours to suppress the flames and prevent further spread to adjoining properties. No injuries were recorded, but the Service has launched an investigation into the cause.

    Another inferno destroyed several makeshift wooden and metal structures at the Madina Washing Bay near Redco Flats on Sunday, August 3. The blaze consumed utility poles, traders’ wares, personal belongings, and structures worth several thousand cedis.

    The GNFS reported that while battling the fire, one firefighter sustained a minor leg injury. The Service received the distress call at 12:36 hours, and the first crew from the Madina Fire Station arrived within four minutes. Four additional fire engines from Legon, Abelemkpe, and GNFS Headquarters later joined to contain the blaze.

    Thanks to the swift response, the fire was confined at 13:42 hours and fully brought under control at 13:54 hours. Overhaul operations continued until 20:50 hours. An investigation into the cause is ongoing.

    Last month, a fire broke out at Madina Ritz Junction. Initial reports claimed that a two-month-old baby died in the incident, but the GNFS later clarified otherwise.

    “A verification team was dispatched to the scene this morning, and after engaging affected residents, particularly the women, and a Unit Committee Member of the area, the Service can confirm that no lives were lost. The Service has thus entreated the public and media outlets to disregard any reports suggesting otherwise, as they are inaccurate and misleading,” the GNFS posted on Facebook.

    The Service explained that the fire began after a gas explosion in one of the shops and quickly spread to adjacent containers. Firefighters from the Madina, Legon, and Abelemkpe stations responded promptly and contained the blaze.

    In April this year, another fire ripped through the Madina Redco Flats area, destroying more than 150 structures and claiming the life of a young Nigerian woman known as Beauty. The inferno, which started around 11:15 p.m., spread rapidly across 140 wooden kiosks and 20 metal containers. Although firefighters arrived within minutes, the victim was trapped and could not escape. Her remains were handed over to the Madina Police.

    Last year, about 50 stalls were reduced to ashes after the Madina Market in Accra caught fire. Deputy Director of Operations at GNFS, D.O.I. Kofi Forson recounted the challenges they faced: “It was not easy for us, and there was a lack of access to where the fire was spreading, and because it happened in the night, the shops were closed, and we had to break through, and that made it tedious.”

    The GNFS has provided statistics on fire outbreaks in the first half of 2025, showing a slight increase compared to the same period in 2024. Ghana recorded 3,595 fire cases between January and June this year, compared with 3,576 cases during the same period last year — an increase of 19 cases, representing a 0.53% rise. The monthly breakdown is as follows: January (964), February (678), March (619), April (483), May (457), and June (394).

    The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of incidents (628), followed by Ashanti (581) and Central (408). The North East Region had the lowest number, with just 10 cases. In an interview on Tuesday, July 8, the Head of Public Relations at GNFS, Desmond Ackah, revealed that due to their improved and swift response, the Service saved over GH¢203 million worth of property in the last two quarters of 2025.

  • Gomoa East: 15-bedroom house in Dominase destroyed by fire

    Gomoa East: 15-bedroom house in Dominase destroyed by fire

    A fire incident that occurred on the night of Thursday, September 18, at Dominase in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region has destroyed a 15-bedroom house, leaving several people displaced.

    The victims could not recover their personal belongings, including money, clothes, household appliances, and stored food items. However, there have been report on casualties.

     The country has recorded a number of fire incident this year. Just last Saturday, September 13 several shops selling wooden planks and hardware were razed as a result of the fire, which broke out near Aayalolo School. 

    One person was arrested in connection with the devastating fire incident at the Accra Timber Market. The suspect allegedly left a burning heap of rubbish unattended, which later spread and engulfed the Timber Market.

    Several houses at Darkuman Kokompe in Accra were destroyed following a fire incident in the early hours of Sunday, August 31. Reports indicated that victims were unable to salvage their belongings as they awaited emergency response. The cause of that fire is yet to be established.

    Earlier this month, a fire destroyed a Benz cargo truck transporting over 2,500 bags of rice from Côte d’Ivoire to Kumasi on the Adugyama-Bechem highway, near the Star Oil Filling Station, on Monday, August 25.

    Similarly, a popular pub and food joint at Nogora Junction, near the Ho Technical University, was reduced to ashes following a fire outbreak on Wednesday, August 13.

    On August 4, a fire ravaged the first floor of the Accra Tourist Information Centre at Cantonments. According to the GNFS, the blaze destroyed the contents of the first floor, though the ground floor and about eight offices, including the East Wing section, were salvaged.

    The first fire engine from the GNFS Headquarters arrived at 01:04 hours to find a fully developed fire spreading rapidly in all directions, aided by strong winds.

    Five additional appliances from Flagstaff House, Circle, Accra City, and Ministries fire stations, as well as the Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) from Headquarters, were swiftly mobilized to support firefighting operations.

    Although the blaze was brought under control at 03:32 hours, firefighting efforts continued until 06:35 hours to suppress the flames and prevent further spread to adjoining properties. No injuries were recorded, but the Service has launched an investigation into the cause.

    Another inferno destroyed several makeshift wooden and metal structures at the Madina Washing Bay near Redco Flats on Sunday, August 3.

    The blaze consumed utility poles, traders’ wares, personal belongings, and structures worth several thousand cedis. The GNFS reported that while battling the fire, one firefighter sustained a minor leg injury.

    The Service received the distress call at 12:36 hours, and the first crew from Madina Fire Station arrived within four minutes. Four additional fire engines from Legon, Abelemkpe, and GNFS Headquarters later joined to contain the blaze.

    The fire was confined at 13:42 hours and fully brought under control at 13:54 hours. Overhaul operations continued until 20:50 hours. An investigation into the cause is ongoing.

    Last month, a fire broke out at Madina Ritz Junction. Initial reports claimed that a two-month-old baby died in the incident, but the GNFS later clarified otherwise.

    “A verification team was dispatched to the scene this morning, and after engaging affected residents, particularly the women, and a Unit Committee Member of the area, the Service can confirm that no lives were lost. The Service has thus entreated the public and media outlets to disregard any reports suggesting otherwise, as they are inaccurate and misleading,” the GNFS posted on Facebook.

    The Service explained that the fire began after a gas explosion in one of the shops and quickly spread to adjacent containers. Firefighters from the Madina, Legon, and Abelemkpe stations responded promptly and contained the blaze.

    In April this year, another fire ripped through the Madina Redco Flats area, destroying more than 150 structures and claiming the life of a young Nigerian woman known as Beauty. The inferno, which started around 11:15 p.m., spread rapidly across 140 wooden kiosks and 20 metal containers.

    Although firefighters arrived within minutes, the victim was trapped and could not escape. Her remains were handed over to the Madina Police. Last year, about 50 stalls were reduced to ashes after the Madina Market in Accra caught fire. Deputy Director of Operations at GNFS, D.O.1 Kofi Forson, who spoke to the media, recounted the challenges they faced.

    “It was not easy for us, and there was a lack of access to where the fire was spreading, and because it happened in the night, the shops were closed, and we had to break through, and that made it tedious,” he said.

    The GNFS has since provided statistics on fire outbreaks in the first half of 2025. The data shows a slight increase compared to the same period in 2024. Ghana recorded 3,595 fire cases between January and June this year, compared with 3,576 cases during the same period last year — an increase of 19 cases, representing a 0.53% rise.

    The monthly breakdown is as follows: January (964), February (678), March (619), April (483), May (457), and June (394).

    The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of incidents (628), followed by Ashanti (581) and Central (408). The North East Region had the lowest number, with just 10 cases.

    In an interview on Tuesday, July 8, the Head of Public Relations at GNFS, Desmond Ackah, revealed that due to their improved and swift response, the Service saved over GH¢203 million worth of property in the last two quarters of 2025.

    The GNFS listed the main causes of fire incidents as: electrical faults from illegal connections, poor wiring, and overloaded circuits; improper use of appliances such as overused extension cords and unattended devices; unattended cooking with gas, electric, or coal stoves; careless use of naked flames like candles, mosquito coils, lighters, and matches; gas leakages and poor handling of LPG cylinders; bush burning, especially in the dry season; vehicle fires due to poor maintenance or accidents; unsafe welding and other hot-work practices; and deliberate acts of arson.

    Meanwhile, the Service reported a significant improvement in its fight against prank calls. It recorded a 34.77% reduction, from 364,020 prank calls in the first half of 2024 to 237,470 in 2025. The GNFS attributed the decline to consistent public education campaigns and heightened awareness of the legal consequences of misusing emergency lines.

  • A/R: Cargo truck catches fire on Adugyama-Bechem highway

    A/R: Cargo truck catches fire on Adugyama-Bechem highway

    A fire incident has destroyed a Benz cargo truck transporting over 2,500 bags of rice from Côte d’Ivoire to Kumasi on the Adugyama-Bechem highway, near the Star Oil Filling Station, on Monday, August 25.

    This was revealed on Facebook by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) on Monday, August 25.

    According to the Ghana National Fire Service, it immediately arrived at the scene at 5:40 am after receiving an emergency call at 4:53 am from the Tepa Fire Station.

    However, the crew managed to bring the fire under control by 6:40 am, preventing further destruction.

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    “A Benz Cargo Truck with registration number GT-1350-U, carrying over 2500 bags of rice from Cote d’Ivoire to Kumasi, was involved in a fire incident on the Adugyama-Bechem highway near Star Oil Filling Station at Adugyama.

    The Tepa Fire Station received a distress call at 0453hrs and dispatched a crew of five led by ADOII Heneampong Williams.
    The crew arrived at the scene at 0540hrs and quickly tackled the fire, bringing it under control at 0640hrs and finally extinguishing it at 0813hrs.

    “Despite the driver’s mate sustaining a minor injury, the firefighters managed to salvage over 600 bags of rice.
    The truck sustained major damage; the cause of the fire is under investigation. The crew returned to base at 1110hrs after successfully containing the situation,” parts of the post read.

    The team arrived at the scene .

    Last month, a popular pub and food joint at Nogora Junction, near the Ho Technical University, was reduced to ashes following a fire outbreak on Wednesday, August 13.

    On August 4, a fire incident destroyed the first floor of the Accra Tourist Information Centre located at Cantonments. According to the Ghana National Fire Service, the fire destroyed the contents on the first floor.

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    However, the ground floor and about 8 offices, including the East Wing section of the ground floor, were successfully salvaged from the fire’s ruins.

    The first fire engine from the Ghana National Fire Service National Headquarters arrived on the scene at 0104 hours to a fully developed stage fire, which was spreading rapidly in all directions, aided by strong winds.

    Five additional fire appliances from the Flagstaff House, Circle, Accra City, Ministries Fire Stations, and the Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) from Headquarters were swiftly mobilized to support firefighting operations.

    Although the blaze was brought under control at 0332 hours, rigorous firefighting efforts continued to fully suppress the flames and prevent further spread to adjoining properties at 0635 hours.

    No injuries were recorded during the fire incident. The Service has launched an investigation into the cause of the fire.

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    An inferno destroyed several makeshift wooden and metal structures used for both commercial and residential purposes at Madina Washing Bay near Redco Flat on Sunday evening, August 3.

    The blaze destroyed utility poles, traders’ wares, personal belongings, and an unspecified number of structures worth several thousand cedis, according to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). In a Facebook post, the Fire Service noted that while battling the inferno, one of its firefighters sustained a minor leg injury.

    The Ghana National Fire Service noted that it received the distress call at 12:36 hours and responded swiftly, with the first crew from Madina Fire Station arriving within 4 minutes at 12:40 hours to confront the fully developed fire.

    Also, four (4) fire engines from Legon, Abelempke, and GNFS Headquarters joined the operation to contain the blaze. According to the GNFS, thanks to the timely and coordinated efforts, the fire was confined at 13:42 hours and fully brought under control at 13:54 hours.

    Overhaul operations continued until 20:50 hours, with firefighters salvaging multiple adjoining structures and their contents. Investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway, according to the Ghana National Fire Service.

    Last month, a fire outbreak occurred at Madina Ritz Junction. It was earlier reported that a 2-month-old baby died as a result of the fire incident. However, GNFS, in a Facebook post on July 17, said that after engaging with some victims, particularly women, they confirmed that no lives were lost.

    “A verification team was dispatched to the scene this morning, and after engaging affected residents, particularly the women, and a Unit Committee Member of the area, the Service can confirm that no lives were lost.”

    The Fire Service has thus entreated the public and media outlets to “disregard any reports suggesting otherwise, as they are inaccurate and misleading,” adding that it remains firmly committed to public safety, emergency responsiveness, and transparent communication.”

    The fire began after a gas explosion in one of the shops and quickly spread to adjacent containers, consuming everything in its path.

    The incident, which involved multiple wooden structures used for both residential and commercial purposes, was fully contained through the swift and professional response of firefighters from the Madina, Legon, and Abelemkpe Fire Stations.

    An investigation by the Service was launched to ascertain the cause of the fire, which destroyed several properties. It has yet to be reported what caused the fire.

    In April this year, a raging fire ripped through the Madina Redco Flats area, reducing more than 150 structures to ashes and claiming the life of a young Nigerian woman.

    The inferno, which began around 11:15 p.m., rapidly spread across 140 wooden kiosks and 20 metal containers that served as homes and business outlets. Though firefighters from the Madina Fire Station arrived on the scene within two minutes, the blaze had already intensified.

    One fatality was recorded—a Nigerian woman affectionately known in the area as Beauty. Believed to be in her early twenties, she was trapped in her room and could not escape. Her charred remains were retrieved and handed over to the Madina Police for preservation and further investigation.

    Last year, about 50 stalls got burnt to ashes after the Madina Market in Accra caught fire. Deputy Director of Operations at the Ghana National Fire Service, D.O.1. Kofi Forson, who engaged the media, recounted the challenges the firefighters faced in quenching the flame.

    “It was not easy for us, and there was a lack of access to where the fire was spreading, and because it happened in the night, the shops were closed, and we had to break through, and that made it tedious,” he said.

    The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has provided statistics on fire outbreaks so far this year. There has been a slight increase in fire cases nationwide in the first half of 2025.

    A comparison of data from January to June last year and that of this year’s first six months indicates that Ghana recorded 3,595 fire cases.

    According to the Ghana National Fire Service, that is about 19 more cases than the 3,576 cases recorded during the same time in 2024, a sharp increase in cases representing a 0.53% rise.The monthly breakdown of fire cases reported this year is as follows: January (964), February (678), March (619), April (483), May (457), and June (394).

    The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of fire incidents, with 628 cases, followed by the Ashanti Region with 581 cases and the Central Region with 408. The North East Region reported the lowest number of incidents—just 10.

    During an interview on Tuesday, July 8, the Head of Public Relations at the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Desmond Ackah, revealed that due to their improved and swift response to fire cases, they have been able to save over GHC203 million worth of property in the last two quarters of 2025.

    Below are the top causes of fire incidents, according to the Ghana National Fire Service. Electrical faults can result from illegal connections, poor wiring, and overloading of circuits.

    Improper use of electrical appliances, such as overused extension cords and unattended devices.Unattended cooking, especially with gas, electric, or coal-based stoves.

    Careless use of naked flames like candles, mosquito coils, lighters, and matches.Gas leakages and poor handling of LPG cylinders. Bush and vegetation burning, particularly during the dry season. Vehicle fires are due to poor maintenance and road accidents.

    Unsafe welding and other hot-work practices. Deliberate acts of arson. Meanwhile, GNFS has reported a significant improvement in the fight against prank calls.

    The Service recorded a dramatic 34.77% reduction in prank calls, having recorded about 364,020 prank calls in the first half of 2024, as against 237,470 in 2025.

    The Service attributed the reduction in prank calls to consistent public education campaigns and increased awareness of the legal consequences of misusing emergency lines.

  • Popular Pub near Ho Technical University destroyed by fire

    Popular Pub near Ho Technical University destroyed by fire

    A popular pub and food joint at Nogora Junction, close to the Ho Technical University has been brought down to ashes, following a fire outbreak on Wednesday, August 13. Some shops within the area are said to be affected by the inferno.

    The victims have been left with nothing to recover; they have therefore appealed to the government to come to their aid.Meanwhile, the cause of the fire outbreak has yet to be ascertained, and no casualties have been reported.


    Last week, a fire incident destroyed the first floor of the Accra Tourist Information Centre located at Cantonments. According to the Ghana National Fire Service, the fire destroyed the contents on the first floor. However, the ground floor and about 8 offices, including the East Wing section of the ground floor, were successfully salvaged from the fire’s ruins.


    The first fire engine from the Ghana National Fire Service National Headquarters arrived on the scene at 0104 hours to a fully developed stage fire, which was spreading rapidly in all directions, aided by strong winds.


    Five additional fire appliances from the Flagstaff House, Circle, Accra City, Ministries Fire Stations, and the Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) from Headquarters were swiftly mobilized to support firefighting operations.


    Although the blaze was brought under control at 0332 hours, rigorous firefighting efforts continued to fully suppress the flames and prevent further spread to adjoining properties at 0635 hours.


    No injuries were recorded during the fire incident. The Service has launched an investigation into the cause of the fire.


    An inferno destroyed several makeshift wooden and metal structures used for both commercial and residential purposes at Madina Washing Bay near Redco Flat on Sunday evening, August 3.


    The blaze destroyed utility poles, traders’ wares, personal belongings, and an unspecified number of structures worth several thousand cedis, according to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). In a Facebook post, the Fire Service noted that while battling the inferno, one of its firefighters sustained a minor leg injury.

    The Ghana National Fire Service noted that it received the distress call at 12:36 hours and responded swiftly, with the first crew from Madina Fire Station arriving within 4 minutes at 12:40 hours to confront the fully developed fire.


    Also, four (4) fire engines from Legon, Abelempke, and GNFS Headquarters joined the operation to contain the blaze. According to the GNFS, thanks to the timely and coordinated efforts, the fire was confined at 13:42 hours and fully brought under control at 13:54 hours.


    Overhaul operations continued until 20:50 hours, with firefighters salvaging multiple adjoining structures and their contents. Investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway, according to the Ghana National Fire Service.


    Last month, a fire outbreak occurred at Madina Ritz Junction. It was earlier reported that a 2-month-old baby died as a result of the fire incident. However, GNFS, in a Facebook post on July 17, said that after engaging with some victims, particularly women, they confirmed that no lives were lost.


    “A verification team was dispatched to the scene this morning, and after engaging affected residents, particularly the women, and a Unit Committee Member of the area, the Service can confirm that no lives were lost.”


    The Fire Service has thus entreated the public and media outlets to “disregard any reports suggesting otherwise, as they are inaccurate and misleading,” adding that it remains firmly committed to public safety, emergency responsiveness, and transparent communication.”


    The fire began after a gas explosion in one of the shops and quickly spread to adjacent containers, consuming everything in its path.
    The incident, which involved multiple wooden structures used for both residential and commercial purposes, was fully contained through the swift and professional response of firefighters from the Madina, Legon, and Abelemkpe Fire Stations.
    An investigation by the Service was launched to ascertain the cause of the fire, which destroyed several properties. It is yet to be reported the cause of the fire.
    In April this year, a raging fire ripped through the Madina Redco Flats area, reducing more than 150 structures to ashes and claiming the life of a young Nigerian woman. The inferno, which began around 11:15 p.m., rapidly spread across 140 wooden kiosks and 20 metal containers that served as homes and business outlets.
    Though firefighters from the Madina Fire Station arrived on the scene within two minutes, the blaze had already intensified. One fatality was recorded—a Nigerian woman affectionately known in the area as Beauty. Believed to be in her early twenties, she was trapped in her room and could not escape. Her charred remains were retrieved and handed over to the Madina Police for preservation and further investigation.
    Last year, about 50 stalls got burnt to ashes after the Madina Market in Accra caught fire. Deputy Director of Operations at the Ghana National Fire Service, D.O.1. Kofi Forson, who engaged the media, recounted the challenges the firefighters faced in quenching the flame.
    “It was not easy for us and there was a lack of access to where the fire was spreading and because it happened in the night, the shops were closed and we had to break through and that made it tedious,” he said.
    The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has provided statistics on fire outbreaks so far this year. There has been a slight increase in fire cases nationwide in the first half of 2025.
    A comparison of data from January to June last year and that of this year’s first six months indicates that Ghana recorded 3,595 fire cases.
    According to the Ghana National Fire Service, that is about 19 more cases than the 3,576 cases recorded during the same time in 2024, a sharp increase in cases representing a 0.53% rise.
    The monthly breakdown of fire cases reported this year is as follows: January (964), February (678), March (619), April (483), May (457), and June (394).
    The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of fire incidents, with 628 cases, followed by the Ashanti Region with 581 cases and the Central Region with 408. The North East Region reported the lowest number of incidents—just 10.
    During an interview on Tuesday, July 8, the Head of Public Relations at the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Desmond Ackah, revealed that due to their improved and swift response to fire cases, they have been able to save over GHC203 million worth of property in the last two quarters of 2025.
    Below are the top causes of fire incidents, according to the Ghana National Fire Service. Electrical faults can result from illegal connections, poor wiring, and overloading of circuits. Improper use of electrical appliances, such as overused extension cords and unattended devices.
    Unattended cooking, especially with gas, electric, or coal-based stoves. Careless use of naked flames like candles, mosquito coils, lighters, and matches.
    Gas leakages and poor handling of LPG cylinders. Bush and vegetation burning, particularly during the dry season. Vehicle fires are due to poor maintenance and road accidents. Unsafe welding and other hot-work practices. Deliberate acts of arson.
    Meanwhile, GNFS has reported a significant improvement in the fight against prank calls. The Service recorded a dramatic 34.77% reduction in prank calls, having recorded about 364,020 prank calls in the first half of 2024, as against 237,470 in 2025.
    The Service attributed the reduction in prank calls to consistent public education campaigns and increased awareness of the legal consequences of misusing emergency lines.

  • Vehicle burns beyond recognition at University of Ghana campus

    Vehicle burns beyond recognition at University of Ghana campus

    A fire incident at the University of Ghana, Legon campus, has engulfed and burnt a vehicle beyond recognition.

    According to a statement by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the incident occurred on Friday, July 25.

    It explained that the vehicle was already in flames, with the engine compartment and interior severely damaged, before the firefighters arrived at the scene.

    “At exactly 22:17 hours, the Legon Fire Station received a distress call reporting a vehicular fire on campus, near the Sports Stadium, on 25th July 2025. An appliance was dispatched within a minute,” the statement read in part.

    GNFS added that swift actions by firefighters prevented the fire from spreading further.


    Meanwhile, the cause of the fire outbreak has yet to be ascertained, and no casualties have been reported.

    Ghana has experienced multiple fire outbreaks within the first few months of the year, raising concerns among citizens as homes, businesses, and markets suffer extensive damage.

    Earlier this month, a devastating fire swept through a well-known slum in Ahodwo, Baba Ayoyo, within the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, displacing more than 400 dwellers.

    The fire incident, which destroyed over 100 makeshift structures, occurred on Wednesday, July 9, around 8:30 p.m. The victims have been left with nothing to recover; they have therefore appealed to the government to come to their aid.

    “I stay here with my grandmother, and she is old. We plead with you to help us. We slept in someone’s veranda last night. All our things are burnt; we couldn’t take anything,” a distressed woman shared.

    Speaking to the media on Thursday, July 10, Assembly Member for the Ridge Nhyiaeso electoral area, Abraham Boadi, indicated that the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) will have an engagement with victims on Friday, July 11.

    “We have planned that tomorrow, around 4 o’clock, NADMO and national security will be here to assess the place and evaluate the property lost. The challenge now is that the number of displaced persons is too large, so we can’t find shelter for them all. We’ve encouraged them to speak to friends and family while we wait on NADMO,” he said.

    Also at Madina Ritz Junction in the Greater Region, Accra, multiple wooden structures were destroyed as a result of a fire incident.

    The victims have been left with nothing to recover; they have therefore appealed to the government to come to their aid.

    t was earlier reported that a 2-month-old baby died as a result of the fire incident. However, GNFS, in a Facebook post on July 17, said that after engaging with some victims, particularly women, they confirmed that no lives were lost.

    “A verification team was dispatched to the scene this morning, and after engaging affected residents, particularly the women, and a Unit Committee Member of the area, the Service can confirm that no lives were lost.”

    Many have demanded an investigation, suspecting that some of these incidents may be deliberate acts by unidentified individuals.

    While the GNFS probes these occurrences, it has emphasized the need for heightened fire safety awareness, routine inspections, and strict enforcement of safety regulations to prevent further disasters.

    Meanwhile, the service has on several occasions contributed to response delays due to outdated equipment.

    The GNFS has called for an increase in fire stations nationwide as well as a supply of modern equipment.

    The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has provided statistics on fire outbreaks so far this year.

    There has been a slight increase in fire cases nationwide in the first half of 2025.


    A comparison of data from January to June last year and that of this year’s first six months indicates that Ghana recorded 3,595 fire cases.


    According to the Ghana National Fire Service, that is about 19 more cases than the 3,576 cases recorded during the same time in 2024, a sharp increase in cases representing a 0.53% rise.


    The monthly breakdown of fire cases reported this year is as follows: January (964), February (678), March (619), April (483), May (457), and June (394).


    The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of fire incidents, with 628 cases, followed by the Ashanti Region with 581 cases and the Central Region with 408.

    The North East Region reported the lowest number of incidents—just 10. During an interview on Tuesday, July 8, the Head of Public Relations at the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Desmond Ackah, revealed that due to their improved and swift response to fire cases, they have been able to save over GHC203 million worth of property in the last two quarters of 2025.


    Below are the top causes of fire incidents, according to the Ghana National Fire Service.


    Electrical faults from illegal connections, poor wiring, and overloading of circuits. Improper use of electrical appliances, such as overused extension cords and unattended devices.


    Unattended cooking, especially with gas, electric, or coal-based stoves. Careless use of naked flames like candles, mosquito coils, lighters, and matches.


    Gas leakages and poor handling of LPG cylinders. Bush and vegetation burning, particularly during the dry season. Vehicle fires are due to poor maintenance and road accidents.

    Unsafe welding and other hot-work practices. Deliberate acts of arson. Meanwhile, GNFS has reported a significant improvement in the fight against prank calls.

    The Service recorded a dramatic 34.77% reduction in prank calls, having recorded about 364,020 prank calls in the first half of 2024, as against 237,470 in 2025.


    The Service attributed the reduction in prank calls to consistent public education campaigns and increased awareness of the legal consequences of misusing emergency lines.

  • Fire outbreak wipes out wooden structures at Madina Ritz Junction

    Fire outbreak wipes out wooden structures at Madina Ritz Junction

    A devastating fire has swept through multiple wooden structures at Madina Ritz Junction in Accra.

    This was disclosed by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) through a Facebook post on Tuesday, July 15.

    According to GNFS, three fire engines from the Madina, Legon, and Abelemkpe were present at the scene to douse the fire.

    “Rigorous firefighting operations are currently underway. Trust your gallant firefighters to swiftly work hard to bring the situation under control,” parts of the post read.

    The victims have been left with nothing to recover; they have therefore appealed to the government to come to their aid.

    Meanwhile, the cause of the fire outbreak has yet to be ascertained, and no casualties have been reported.

    The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has provided statistics on fire outbreaks so far this year. There has been a slight increase in fire cases nationwide in the first half of 2025.

    A comparison of data from January to June last year and that of this year’s first six months indicates that Ghana recorded 3,595 fire cases.

    According to the Ghana National Fire Service, that is about 19 more cases than the 3,576 cases recorded during the same time in 2024, a sharp increase in cases representing a 0.53% rise.

    The monthly breakdown of fire cases reported this year is as follows: January (964), February (678), March (619), April (483), May (457), and June (394).

    The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of fire incidents, with 628 cases, followed by the Ashanti Region with 581 cases and the Central Region with 408. The North East Region reported the lowest number of incidents—just 10

    During an interview on Tuesday, July 8, the Head of Public Relations at the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Desmond Ackah, revealed that due to their improved and swift response to fire cases, they have been able to save over GHC203 million worth of property in the last two quarters of 2025.

    Below are the top causes of fire incidents, according to the Ghana National Fire Service.

    Electrical faults from illegal connections, poor wiring, and overloading of circuits. Improper use of electrical appliances, such as overused extension cords and unattended devices.

    Unattended cooking, especially with gas, electric, or coal-based stoves. Careless use of naked flames like candles, mosquito coils, lighters, and matches.

    Gas leakages and poor handling of LPG cylinders. Bush and vegetation burning, particularly during the dry season. Vehicle fires are due to poor maintenance and road accidents. Unsafe welding and other hot-work practices. Deliberate acts of arson.

    Meanwhile, GNFS has reported a significant improvement in the fight against prank calls. The Service recorded a dramatic 34.77% reduction in prank calls, having recorded about 364,020 prank calls in the first half of 2024, as against 237,470 in 2025.

    The Service attributed the reduction in prank calls to consistent public education campaigns and increased awareness of the legal consequences of misusing emergency lines.

  • A/R: Fire leaves over 400 slum dwellers homeless in Ahodwo

    A/R: Fire leaves over 400 slum dwellers homeless in Ahodwo

    A devastating fire has swept through a well-known slum in Ahodwo, Baba Ayoyo, within the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, displacing more than 400 dwellers.

    The fire incident, which destroyed over 100 makeshift structures, occurred on Wednesday, July 9, around 8:30 p.m. The victims have been left with nothing to recover; they have therefore appealed to the government to come to their aid.

    “I stay here with my grandmother, and she is old. We plead with you to help us. We slept in someone’s veranda last night. All our things are burnt; we couldn’t take anything,” a distressed woman shared.

    Speaking to the media on Thursday, July 10, Assembly Member for the Ridge Nhyiaeso electoral area, Abraham Boadi, indicated that the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) will have an engagement with victims on Friday, July 11.

    “We have planned that tomorrow, around 4 o’clock, NADMO and national security will be here to assess the place and evaluate the property lost. The challenge now is that the number of displaced persons is too large, so we can’t find shelter for them all. We’ve encouraged them to speak to friends and family while we wait on NADMO,” he said.

    The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has provided statistics on fire outbreaks so far this year. There has been a slight increase in fire cases nationwide in the first half of 2025.

    A comparison of data from January to June last year and that of this year’s first six months indicates that Ghana recorded 3,595 fire cases.

    According to the Ghana National Fire Service, that is about 19 more cases than the 3,576 cases recorded during the same time in 2024, a sharp increase in cases representing a 0.53% rise.

    The monthly breakdown of fire cases reported this year is as follows: January (964), February (678), March (619), April (483), May (457), and June (394).

    The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of fire incidents, with 628 cases, followed by the Ashanti Region with 581 cases and the Central Region with 408. The North East Region reported the lowest number of incidents—just 10

    During an interview on Tuesday, July 8, the Head of Public Relations at the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Desmond Ackah, revealed that due to their improved and swift response to fire cases, they have been able to save over GHC203 million worth of property in the last two quarters of 2025.

    Below are the top causes of fire incidents, according to the Ghana National Fire Service.

    Electrical faults from illegal connections, poor wiring, and overloading of circuits. Improper use of electrical appliances, such as overused extension cords and unattended devices.

    Unattended cooking, especially with gas, electric, or coal-based stoves. Careless use of naked flames like candles, mosquito coils, lighters, and matches.

    Gas leakages and poor handling of LPG cylinders. Bush and vegetation burning, particularly during the dry season. Vehicle fires are due to poor maintenance and road accidents. Unsafe welding and other hot-work practices. Deliberate acts of arson.

    Meanwhile, GNFS has reported a significant improvement in the fight against prank calls. The Service recorded a dramatic 34.77% reduction in prank calls, having recorded about 364,020 prank calls in the first half of 2024, as against 237,470 in 2025.

    The Service attributed the reduction in prank calls to consistent public education campaigns and increased awareness of the legal consequences of misusing emergency lines.

  • Stop playing with our hotlines – GNFS warns public

    Stop playing with our hotlines – GNFS warns public

    The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has voiced its concern about the persistent issue of prank calls, which it says significantly hinders timely responses to real emergencies.

    During an interview on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on Friday, May 9, ADO 1 Derrick Elorm Adzokpa from the Public Relations Department of the GNFS expressed dismay at the ongoing misuse of the emergency phone lines.

    “The prank calls are killing us,” he said, highlighting the pressure these false calls put on the Service’s emergency operations.

    Despite these challenges, Adzokpa noted some progress, stating that prank calls dropped by 31.52% in the first three months of 2025 compared to the same time last year.

    He credited this drop to increased public sensitization and greater awareness about the dangers of misusing emergency contacts.

    “It means people are now understanding the effects and implications of these calls,” he stated.

    Even with this decline, Adzokpa stressed that prank calls still pose a serious threat, as they can occupy lines needed for genuine emergencies.

    “Sometimes when there is an emergency and you call 112 or 192 and it’s not going through, it means someone else is on the line, and that could be a prank call. You can even deny someone who has a real issue the help they urgently need,” he explained.

    To help alleviate the issue, he encouraged citizens to try other contact options when the main hotlines are busy. “The moment you call this number, you will get someone to speak to, and then we will attend to you,” he said, citing alternative numbers: 0302772446 and 0299340383.

    The GNFS continues to advocate for responsible use of its emergency systems, warning that even a single prank call can lead to life-threatening consequences.

  • Fire reports are not free of charge – GNFS

    Fire reports are not free of charge – GNFS

    The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has provided clarity on the issuance of investigative fire reports.

    According to ADO 1 Derrick Elorm Adzokpa of the GNFS Public Relations Department,these reports are available upon request for a fee and not to generate profit, but to support the Service’s operational needs and contribute to broader public safety initiatives.

    He explained that while investigations are routinely conducted following fire incidents, the official reports are not released automatically.

    “Mostly, we do the investigation, but you have to request it, and the fee is less than GHS 150,” he said.

    He emphasized that the modest fee helps generate internal revenue to complement what the government provides, ensuring the Service can continue its work effectively.

    “When we finalise our investigation, we speak to the market leaders and whoever is in charge of the market, and then we give them the report at a fee,” Adzokpa noted.

    This clarification comes in the wake of mounting concerns over frequent fire outbreaks in major trading areas. The GNFS reiterated that these reports are essential for identifying causes and improving fire prevention strategies.

    “By paying this amount of money, you are also supporting the government to support you. That is our way of generating funds to support you by providing comprehensive support to the Ghanaian,” he added.

  • Fire guts Talensi NDC office amid controversy over DCE nominee

    Fire guts Talensi NDC office amid controversy over DCE nominee

    A fire tore through the National Democratic Congress (NDC) constituency office in Talensi, Upper East Region, at about 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 5.

    The blaze came just hours after John Millim Naabwomya was announced as the party’s nominee for District Chief Executive (DCE).

    Eyewitnesses believe the timing of the attack is no coincidence, pointing to growing unrest among some party supporters over Naabwomya’s nomination. Detractors argue that he lacks grassroots support and accuse the party of selecting him based on his perceived loyalty to the Paramount Chief of Talensi, Tongraan Nanlebegtang Kugbilsong.

    Further controversy surrounds Naabwomya’s alleged ties to Chinese mining companies. Some residents worry his leadership could prioritize foreign mining interests at the expense of local communities.

    Opposition to his nomination had already been formally documented in January 2025, when a petition was submitted to the NDC’s regional leadership. The identities of those behind the arson remain unknown.

  • 4-bedroom apartment engulfed in flames in Asamankese

    4-bedroom apartment engulfed in flames in Asamankese

    A fire broke out in a four-bedroom apartment in Asamankese on April 2, leaving significant damage but no casualties.

    Firefighters from Suhum were quickly dispatched and managed to prevent the fire from spreading to three neighboring units.

    The alarm was raised at 10:53 AM, and the crew, led by ASO Duodu Michael, arrived at the scene by 11:29 AM. Upon arrival, the apartment was already fully engulfed in flames.

    Despite the rapid spread of the fire, firefighters promptly cut the power supply to the building and deployed hoses to control the blaze. By 12:25 PM, the fire was under control, and it was fully extinguished by 1:40 PM.

    Preliminary investigations suggest an electrical fault as the cause of the fire. Fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities.

  • You’re aware of our challenges – GNFS PRO hits back at Ashanti Regional Minister over outburst amid Adum Market fire

    You’re aware of our challenges – GNFS PRO hits back at Ashanti Regional Minister over outburst amid Adum Market fire

    The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has fired back at Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene following his public criticism of the service’s handling of the devastating Adum Market fire in Kumasi.

    Dr. Amoakohene, during his visit to the fire scene on Saturday, March 22, 2025, lashed out at GNFS personnel, accusing them of inefficiency and failing to immediately disclose that some fire tenders lacked water. A viral video captured the minister angrily confronting officers over their perceived inaction.

    “If there is no water in the tender, what is it doing here? If you have any challenge, why don’t you tell me immediately?” the minister fumed.

    Responding to the accusations, GNFS Public Relations Officer Alex King Nartey dismissed the minister’s outburst as unhelpful, arguing that he was already aware of the logistical challenges the fire service faces.

    “Action is not by shouting or creating a public spectacle. This is a minister who is well aware of our challenges as a service. Even as of March 6, when our officers engaged him during a cleaning exercise, he assured them he would help fix our fire tender at our Metro Station. That promise is yet to be fulfilled,” King Nartey stated in an interview with GHOne TV.

    He further stressed that effective firefighting depends on adequate resources, not verbal reprimands.

    “We didn’t have this kind of scene at Kantamanto, yet we were able to extinguish the fire. Shouting does not fight fires or extinguish fires,” he added.

    Meanwhile, several firefighters sustained injuries while battling the inferno and are currently receiving medical treatment. The GNFS PRO also raised concerns about the lack of health insurance for injured personnel, emphasizing the risks they face without proper coverage.

  • Stop using gas cylinders for cooking in markets – Mahama to traders

    Stop using gas cylinders for cooking in markets – Mahama to traders

    President John Dramani Mahama has called for stricter fire safety measures in markets, urging traders to avoid using gas cylinders and cooking within trading spaces.

    His appeal comes in the wake of a devastating fire at Adum Market in Kumasi, which has left several shops in ruins.

    In a post on X, Mahama expressed his condolences to affected traders and stressed the need for better planning in market spaces to prevent such disasters.

    “I am deeply saddened by the destruction at Adum market in Kumasi after Friday’s fire. My heart goes out to the affected traders. I visited the market and commended the Fire Service for their efforts, but access remains a major challenge. We must prioritise better planning in our markets.”

    Acknowledging the urgent need for support, Mahama has instructed government officials to step in and assist those affected.

    “This tragedy underscores the urgent need for improved fire safety. I’ve directed the Chief of Staff to work with the Ashanti Regional Minister and NADMO to assess losses and provide immediate relief.”

    The President also raised concerns about unsafe practices within market areas, particularly the use of gas cylinders for cooking, which he described as extremely hazardous.

    “A major concern is the use of gas cylinders and cooking in markets. These practices are extremely dangerous. Our traders and shop owners must be educated and committed to fire safety to prevent future tragedies.”

    Firefighters continue efforts to extinguish the lingering flames at Adum Market, more than 24 hours after the blaze erupted in the early hours of Friday, March 21.

    The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has been working tirelessly to contain the fire, which spread rapidly due to the market’s congested layout. Their efforts were temporarily hampered when they ran out of water, forcing them to return to the station to replenish supplies before resuming operations.

    Meanwhile, law enforcement officers arrested two individuals suspected of attempting to loot from affected shops amid the chaos. An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the fire.

  • Adum Market fire yet to be doused after 24 hours

    Adum Market fire yet to be doused after 24 hours

    Firefighters are still battling lingering flames at Adum Market in Kumasi, more than 24 hours after a massive blaze tore through the central business district in the early hours of Friday, March 21.

    The inferno, which destroyed several shops, prompted an immediate response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), whose efforts stretched well into the evening as they struggled to fully contain the fire. At one point, firefighters had to return to the station to replenish their water supply before resuming operations.

    Amidst the firefighting efforts, two individuals were arrested for allegedly attempting to loot goods from affected shops. Authorities have since launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.

    Speaking to Channel One News’ Hafiz Tijani, Ashanti Regional Fire Commander ACFO II Peter Tetteh attributed the fire’s rapid spread to the congested nature of the market, which made access difficult for firefighters. He emphasized the need for traders to adhere to fire safety protocols, stressing that better enforcement of market regulations could prevent future disasters.

    “We don’t live here with you, you are doing your business, when we educate you, you accept the message and do the right thing. The management of this area must set rules of engagement for them. You know Kaneshie, since Kaneshie Market was built they have never experienced a fire, because they have strong rules of engagement,” he said.

    ACFO II Tetteh also noted that the arrival of heavy machinery earlier in the day could have expedited the firefighting efforts, as excavators were only brought in later to create access routes for responders.

    “It’s only this evening that the excavators came, we could have finished this job if we had had the excavators in the morning,” he stated.

    Fire personnel remain on-site to monitor the situation and prevent further destruction. Some individuals who sustained injuries during the incident have received treatment and been discharged.

    Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama visited the scene to assess the damage and engage with affected traders. He assured them of government support and urged them to take fire prevention measures seriously, advising against cooking and the use of gas cylinders within the market.

  • Adum market fire contained – GNFS

    Adum market fire contained – GNFS

    The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has successfully contained the fire that broke out at Adum in the Central Business District of the Ashanti Region, according to Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Daniella Ntow-Sarpong.

    She reassured the public that the situation was under control and there was no cause for panic.

    “The fire has been confined, and everything is fine. We just have to maintain it and ensure that it doesn’t spread again. Our firemen are here with their appliances, and I believe in them. They are going to work to ensure that the fire they have curtailed does not spread again,” she said.

    Addressing concerns over water shortages in fire tenders at the scene, she dismissed the claims, explaining that firefighting demands a continuous water supply due to the nature of the work.

    **“With our fire tenders, when the job is very intense, within a twinkle of an eye, the water finishes. So, we can never say the water is finished. Which soldier goes to war without a gun? It is impossible.

    “The press should help us and encourage people to know that we don’t come to fire scenes when there is no water in the fire tenders. Who even said it is only water we use to quench fire? We have many things we use in quenching fires,”** she emphasized.

    The fire, which erupted in the early hours of Friday, March 21, 2025, has left significant destruction in its wake, consuming hundreds of stalls and makeshift structures. Firefighters remain on-site to prevent any possible resurgence of the flames.

  • Some traders blame ‘dumsor’ for Adum Market fire as GNFS probes incident

    Some traders blame ‘dumsor’ for Adum Market fire as GNFS probes incident

    Some traders in Adum, Kumasi, have attributed the devastating fire that swept through parts of the central business district to the ongoing power fluctuations in the area.

    The traders believe the erratic power supply, popularly known as dumsor, may have triggered the blaze.

    The fire erupted early Friday morning, at the Blue Light arena, a well-known commercial hub near Hello FM. It quickly spread through two-storey buildings, engulfing several shops before firefighters managed to bring it under control.

    Although the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has yet to determine the official cause, eyewitnesses claim the fire may have been sparked by an electrical fault. Some traders reported seeing an electricity pole flickering moments before the fire ignited on the top floor of one of the affected buildings.

    Shop owners who suffered losses argue that unstable electricity in the area has already damaged their electrical appliances, making them more prone to malfunctions and potential hazards.

    “You don’t have any mercy on the youth at all. We have been experiencing power cuts for weeks, and every time the electricity comes back, the power surge causes some of our appliances to malfunction,” one frustrated shopkeeper lamented.

    Authorities are still investigating the incident, while traders count their losses and call for urgent interventions to stabilize the power supply in the area.

  • GNFS saves 4-bedroom house from fire in Kalpohini

    GNFS saves 4-bedroom house from fire in Kalpohini

    Firefighters from the Tamale Metro Fire Station successfully prevented a raging fire in Kalpohini from consuming a four-bedroom house. The swift intervention of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) ensured that the fire was contained within a garage, averting further destruction.

    The operation, led by STNOII Agbelley Moses, saw firefighters battling intense flames to secure the property. While the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation, the team acted quickly to prevent it from spreading to the main residence.

    In the aftermath of the incident, fire officers engaged community members on fire safety precautions, stressing the importance of early detection and immediate reporting of fire outbreaks.

    Residents praised the professionalism and dedication of the firefighters, acknowledging their crucial role in safeguarding lives and properties.

  • Adum fire: Fire couldn’t be contained swiftly due to broken equipment – GNFS

    Adum fire: Fire couldn’t be contained swiftly due to broken equipment – GNFS

    Spokesperson for the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Alex King Nartey, has revealed that a lack of functional fire engines at the nearest stations hampered efforts to contain the Adum Market fire swiftly.

    The fire broke out in the early hours of Friday, March 21, quickly engulfing parts of the market. Traders, caught off guard, rushed to rescue whatever merchandise they could before the flames consumed their shops.

    In an interview with Joy News, Nartey highlighted that the closest fire stations—Komfo Anokye and Kumasi Metro—were unable to respond immediately due to non-operational fire tenders.

    “We have consistently raised concerns about our aging fire engines,” he remarked. “Ordinarily, the Komfo Anokye or Metro station would have handled the situation first, but since their equipment was out of service, we had to rely on assistance from our regional headquarters, which is about 20 minutes away.”

    Despite this setback, he praised the fire personnel for their swift response, emphasizing that they managed to reach the scene in just 10 minutes, arriving at the market around 6:15 a.m.

    “As we have always bemoaned the outdated nature of our fire tenders, the closest station that could have attended to the situation would have ideally been the Komfo Anokye or our Metro station but unfortunately, both fire tenders were out of commission and so we had to fall on our regional headquarters which is 20 minutes drive.

    “Though it was 20 minutes away, our officers were able to get there in 10 minutes and we got to the scene around 06:15.”

  • 2 allegedly arrested for looting items during Adum Market fire outbreak

    2 allegedly arrested for looting items during Adum Market fire outbreak

    Two individuals have reportedly been arrested for looting items amid the raging fire that engulfed parts of Adum Market early Friday morning, March 21.

    The blaze, which started in the early hours, spread rapidly to nearby shops, resulting in devastating losses for business owners.

    Eyewitnesses say the suspects took advantage of the chaos to steal goods from affected stores, prompting security officers to intervene. National security operatives at the scene confirmed the arrests, emphasizing that law enforcement is working to maintain order as firefighters battle the inferno.

    One of the major challenges for the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has been reaching the fire due to the market’s congestion and narrow pathways. Firefighters have had to navigate through tight spaces, making firefighting efforts difficult.

    Additionally, many of the affected shops stored highly flammable materials, further complicating attempts to control the blaze. Reports indicate that six fire trucks were dispatched immediately, yet the fire continues to pose a threat to more businesses.

    Meanwhile, a government minister is receiving a briefing from national security operatives regarding the situation on the ground. Officials have assured that investigations will continue into the cause of the fire and the security situation surrounding the incident.

    The affected section of Adum Market is known for selling second-hand clothes and housing seamstresses and watch repairers. Business owners have been left counting their losses as firefighters strive to bring the situation under control.

  • Fuel station in Teshie razed by fire

    Fuel station in Teshie razed by fire

    A raging fire broke out at an unauthorized ‘Gao Gao’ fuel station in Teshie on Thursday, March 20, consuming a vehicle that was in the middle of unloading fuel and causing significant damage to nearby businesses.

    The flames erupted during the transfer of fuel and rapidly spread to surrounding structures.

    Bystanders reported that attempts by the station’s operators to douse the fire were unsuccessful, as they lacked the knowledge to properly handle the extinguishers.

    Fortunately, the prompt intervention of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) prevented the fire from reaching the underground fuel reserves, averting a potential catastrophe.

    In an interview with Citi News, ADO1 Alex King Nartey, spokesperson for the GNFS, stated “Our vehicle has been out of commission for some time now. We had to fall on our team at the Trade Fair, and it took them about 10 to 15 minutes.

    “They got there and realised that the fire involved the vehicle and fuel station along with other commercial entities. There are chains of stores, we had to do well to contain the fire from spreading. We have been able to put the situation under control.”

  • Adum Market fire can be doused in the next 3 to 4 hours – National Security Operative

    Adum Market fire can be doused in the next 3 to 4 hours – National Security Operative

    Firefighters battling a raging blaze at Adum Market in Kumasi have been given an estimated timeline of three to four hours to bring the situation under control.

    According to a national security operative on the ground, emergency responders are facing major challenges due to structural obstructions, prompting authorities to deploy excavators and bulldozers to clear the way.

    “I think it can take extra 3, 4 hours to quench the fire. We have 11 tenders here. So it will take about 4, 5 hours to quench it,” the operative said.

    The fire, which broke out in the early hours of Friday, March 21, has already caused extensive damage, with numerous shops and stalls reduced to ashes.

    The affected section of the market is known for selling second-hand clothing and housing seamstresses, tailors, and watch repairers. The presence of highly flammable materials has intensified the blaze, making it difficult for firefighters to contain.

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    Despite having sufficient water in the fire tenders, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has struggled to reach the source of the fire due to narrow pathways and wooden structures blocking access. The operative emphasized that these obstructions have been a major setback in firefighting efforts.

    “There’s water in the tenders, but how to get to the source of the fire is the problem. The structures, these wooden structures that they have on the railway, that is the major problem. The military has come, and they are bringing extra people to help us,” he explained.

    To address these challenges, authorities have ordered the deployment of heavy-duty machinery to remove the obstructions, allowing firefighters to move freely and intensify their efforts.

    “The way forward is we are bringing excavators, bulldozers to come and clear this so the fire tenders will get access.”

    Initially, six fire trucks were dispatched to the scene, but additional resources, including military personnel, have since been mobilized to assist in controlling the blaze.

    Meanwhile, Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene has visited the scene to assess the damage and receive a briefing from national security officials coordinating the response.

  • Excavators to clear wooden structures blocking access to douse Adum Market fire – National Security Operative

    Excavators to clear wooden structures blocking access to douse Adum Market fire – National Security Operative

    Efforts to control a raging fire at Adum Market in Kumasi have been hindered by obstructive structures, forcing authorities to deploy excavators and bulldozers to clear pathways for firefighters.

    A national security operative on-site revealed that officers from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) have faced significant challenges reaching the core of the fire due to makeshift wooden structures built along railway lines within the market. He emphasized that without immediate intervention, the situation could worsen.

    “There’s water in the tenders, but how to get to the source of the fire is the problem. The structures, these wooden structures that they have on the railway, that is the major problem. The military has come, and they are bringing extra people to help us,” he told reporters.

    He further disclosed that heavy machinery, including excavators and bulldozers, would be brought in to clear the area, ensuring fire trucks gain access.

    “The way forward is we are bringing excavators, bulldozers to come and clear this so the fire tenders will get access.”

    The inferno, which broke out in the early hours of Friday, March 21, has already caused extensive damage to businesses. Firefighters have been battling the blaze for hours, and according to the security operative, the operation could take up to five hours to fully bring it under control.

    “I think it can take extra 3, 4 hours to quench the fire. We have 11 tenders here. So it will take about 4, 5 hours to quench it,” he stated.

    Reports indicate that the fire started in a section of the market known for selling second-hand clothing and housing tailors, seamstresses, and watch repairers. Due to the presence of highly flammable materials, the flames spread rapidly, making containment efforts more difficult.

    Firefighters initially deployed six trucks to the scene, but access to the fire has been severely restricted by congestion within the market. Narrow pathways and wooden kiosks have forced emergency responders to maneuver through tight spaces while attempting to put out the blaze.

    Meanwhile, Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene has visited the scene to assess the damage and receive a briefing from national security operatives coordinating the emergency response.

  • Electric pole, cables partially damaged in fire outbreak in Koforidua

    Electric pole, cables partially damaged in fire outbreak in Koforidua

    A fire outbreak in Debrahkrom, Koforidua, caused partial damage to an electric pole and power cables in the early hours of March 12.

    Emergency responders from the ERHQ Sub-Station arrived at the scene at 2:30 a.m., shortly after receiving a distress call. Upon arrival, they found flames and smoke rising from the transformer pole, with reports of loud explosions before the area experienced a blackout.

    Firefighters worked swiftly to contain the blaze, bringing it under control by 3:00 a.m. and fully extinguishing it four minutes later. Their prompt intervention helped prevent extensive damage to the transformer, averting a potential power crisis in the area.

    Authorities are assessing the extent of the damage while efforts are underway to restore stability to the local power supply.

  • Two-bedroom apartment at Gomoa Onyandze destroyed by fire

    Two-bedroom apartment at Gomoa Onyandze destroyed by fire

    A fire outbreak at Gomoa Onyandze, near the Apam-Winneba road, has completely destroyed a two-bedroom self-contained apartment.

    The Apam Fire Station received an emergency call alerting them to the blaze and immediately dispatched a team to the location at 9:23 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters found the structure engulfed in flames and quickly requested reinforcement.

    The Winneba Fire Appliance was deployed to assist in battling the inferno.

    Through a coordinated effort, the fire was successfully brought under control at 10:43 p.m., preventing it from spreading to nearby homes. The swift intervention of the fire personnel helped minimize damage and protect lives.

    Authorities are currently assessing the cause of the fire and urging residents to take precautionary measures to prevent similar incidents.

  • Kia truck catches fire at Kyekyewere

    Kia truck catches fire at Kyekyewere

    A Kia truck transporting turpentine went up in flames after an accident at Kyekyewere on the Suhum-Nsawam highway in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region.

    The vehicle was completely burnt beyond recognition following the incident.

    Eyewitnesses say the truck, which was traveling from Accra to Suhum, attempted to overtake a fuel tanker but lost control, overturning in the middle of the road.

    Residents swiftly intervened, rescuing the driver and his mate before rushing them to the hospital. However, while efforts were underway to offload the truck’s cargo, it suddenly caught fire, spreading rapidly and engulfing the entire vehicle.

    An eyewitness narrated, “This morning while heading to work, I saw people gathered around the truck. Its tire had burst, and we noticed smoke coming out. Before we could get close, the truck burst into flames. Fortunately, the driver and his mate were taken to the hospital.”

    The cause of the fire remains unknown, but the incident led to heavy traffic congestion on the highway as authorities worked to clear the wreckage.