Firefighters from the Assin Fosu Fire Station successfully prevented a major disaster on Sunday, saving a four-bedroom self-contained house located behind Jomsco Park in Assin Fosu from being completely destroyed by fire.
The fire, which started in the early hours of the morning, caused partial damage to the roof and ceiling of three bedrooms. Several personal belongings were also destroyed in the blaze.
However, thanks to the swift response and effective efforts of the firefighters, the fire was contained before it could spread further.
Remarkably, there were no casualties reported in the incident, and all occupants of the house were safely evacuated.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and further details will be provided as they become available.
Firefighters in Parliament are currently working to rescue individuals trapped in elevators following a power disconnection by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
The disconnection was carried out due to an outstanding debt of GH¢23 million owed by Parliament House and Job 600, the office complex for Members of Parliament.
Firefighters in Parliament are making urgent efforts to rescue individuals trapped in elevators after the disconnection by ECG pic.twitter.com/NTnEJFY5MI
The disconnection is part of ECG’s “Operation Zero Balance” initiative, aiming to recover outstanding debts from various customers. Despite efforts to collect the debt from parliamentary facilities, the disconnection was deemed necessary, highlighting the challenges faced by ECG in debt recovery and ensuring sustainable electricity supply.
This development comes amid ongoing power cuts in parts of Ghana, including Accra, the capital city.
Nana Amoasi IV from the Institute for Energy Security (IES) has warned that these power cuts may persist unless immediate action is taken to address issues related to installed capacity and fuel supply in the power sector.
The ECG has not provided a clear explanation for the power outages or issued a load shedding timetable, causing disruptions in daily life for many residents.
Electricity supply to the Parliament House and Job 600, which houses Members of Parliament’s offices, has been severed due to an outstanding debt amounting to GHc23 million.
Residents of Hwidiem Zongo in the Asutifi district of the Ahafo Region on Sunday, February 18, are said to have attacked officers of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).
Per reports, the peeved residents injured a fire tender driver, firefighter, and vandalized a fire tender.
This was after they accused firefighters of arriving at the scene late, something that the Ghana National Fire Service has denied.
This comes at a time when the Ghana National Fire Service is demanding justice and police protection following recent attacks on firefighters across the country.
Recently, officers of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) had to discontinue their efforts to battle a fierce blaze at Pra Junction when a group of individuals attacked them.
On Saturday, February 10, 2024, the Konongo-Odumasi Fire Station received a distress fire call reporting another outbreak near Stellex Pharmacy in Konongo.
Rushing to the scene after containing the initial fire at Pra Junction, the crew faced hostility from the public upon arrival, resulting in damage to their borrowed fire engine.
A storey building situated on the Ofankor-Amasaman stretch has collapsed, trapping an unknown number of people inside.
Firefighters from the Abelemkpe fire station quickly responded to the scene to rescue the trapped victims.
The exact number of individuals trapped in the building remains unclear at this time. However, a video shows firefighters and residents working together, using shovels to attempt the rescue.
Regrettably, one person is feared to have lost their life, and another victim has been reported as injured.
In response to the emergency, a bulldozer was dispatched to assist in the rescue operation.
To manage the crowd and ensure order, police enforcement was also called to the scene.
This unfortunate incident adds to the list of collapsed buildings that have occurred throughout the year, highlighting the need for increased vigilance and safety measures in construction practices.
Following a devastating fire that tore through a Cambridge residence, two children and a woman perished.
Smoke began to seep through the windows of a two-story maisonette in Sackville Close around 1.08am on Friday, setting off the alarm.
A team of 30 firefighters put up a lot of effort to put out the fire and stop it from spreading to other homes.
A 30-year-old guy was able to leave the flat before help arrived, but he was transported to the hospital with significant injuries and is still there today.
Two children, a boy and a girl, were rescued by firefighters.
Area Commander Stuart Smith, of Cambridge Police, said: ‘This is a devastating and deeply upsetting incident that will touch many people. Our thoughts are with the relatives, friends and neighbours of the family. It’s just heart-breaking.
‘We know this will have a huge impact on the local community and our fire safety team was in the area visiting residents yesterday to provide fire safety information and reassurance and will be returning next week.
‘A fire like this is one of the toughest incidents you can attend as a firefighter and we’re looking after the welfare of all those who responded to or supported this incident.’
An investigation to establish the cause of the fire started yesterday and will continue over the weekend.
One person is dead and another is hurt after a small plane crashed in a Florida ranch.
The pilot was trying to save himself when the plane crashed in Palm City earlier today, local police revealed.
As emergency personnel respond to the incident site off SW 48th Terrace, nearby roads have been restricted.
According to The Mirror, the cause of the crash, the state of the injured, and the identity of the pilot are all unknown at this time.
Pictures taken at the scene show the wreck of the plane covered in ashes, with thick smoke rising from the wreck.
Firefighters were called to the scene to put out the fire after the plane ‘exploded into a fireball’.
The plane is almost unrecognisable as it has shattered into multiple pieces.
A statement from the Martin County sheriff’s office shared on social media said: ‘We and Martin County Fire and Rescue are on scene of a small plane crash inside a private ranch.
‘One person is confirmed to be deceased, a bystander who attempted to help the trapped pilot did sustain injuries.
‘Roads near the scene have been temporarily blocked off so first responders can access the scene.’
Locals and neighbours responded to the incident, with Richard South sharing: ‘We’re at the house next door. Thank you to all of the emergency services who were there within minutes.’
Murphy Bridget commented: ‘We live a couple roads away and saw the wreckage. So sad! Prayers to all!’
Minister of Interior, Mr.Ambrose Dery, has proposed that the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) implements a system that will substitute fire personnel who die in the line of duty with relatives who meet the necessary requirements.
To the Minister, this scheme, if well implemented, will go a long way not only to ease the pain of family members who have lost a loved one in the service but also to boost the morale of fire officers.
Mr. Abrose Dery said rewarding and honouring personnel who die during duty are the best motivating factor in any field of work.
He, therefore, charged the GNFS to come out with modalities on how the scheme seeks to replace personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty with family members with the right qualifications.
The Minister also touched on benefits for firefighters who die of diseasesin the discharge of their duties.
So far, five firefighters have lost their lives in the line of duty.
In Canada, a truck that struck a crowd resulted in the deaths of two persons and the injury of further people.
At 3 p.m. local time on Monday, police were called to the site in the northern Quebec town of Amqui.
After handing himself in to the police, the car’s 38-year-old local driver was taken into custody.
Sergeant Helene St-Pierre confirmed the two people killed were both men, one in his 60s and the other in his 70s.
A police car and a Transport Quebec truck guard the perimeter of the crash (Picture: AP)Police officers and firefighters rushed to the scene in the afternoon (Picture: AP)
Among the injured, two suffered serious injuries and the seven more were being evaluated.
Ms St-Pierre said investigators and accident reconstruction experts were working to establish the circumstances of the crash.
‘Everything indicates it was an isolated incident, and that there is no more danger in the area, and there is just one suspect,’ she said.
The incident happened along St-Benoit Boulevard in Amqui, a town about 220 miles northeast of Quebec City.
A baby stroller lies on its side by police tape (Picture: AP)Authorities have not yet confirmed a motive (Picture: AP)
Pictures show large police presence at the scene, which was cordoned off with police tape. A baby stroller can also be see overturned on its side.
The regional health board confirmed that a ‘code orange’ had been declared at the Amqui hospital, which generally indicates a situation with a high number of casualties.
Meanwhile, an anonymous senior government official familiar with the matter said the incident was not terrorism or national security related.
Authorities have not yet mentioned any motive. It comes just a month after a man driving a city bus deliberately smashed into a daycare centre in Laval, killing two children.
