By Juliet Mettle-Edmonds
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has ordered the immediate closure of a mobile mini restaurant operating with LPG at the Total Filling Station on Oxford Street in Osu, Accra, to prevent a potential fire outbreak.
The shutdown follows a viral video circulating on social media showing the use of open flames dangerously close to fuel pumps. This act constitutes a serious violation of fire safety regulations and poses an imminent fire hazard.
According to a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Service, DO I Desmond Ackah, fuel stations are designated high-risk zones due to the storage of highly flammable substances.
The use of LPG, open flames, or any spark-generating activity in such areas is strictly prohibited and punishable by law. The statement further noted that the Acting Chief Fire Officer, DCFO Daniella Mawusi Ntow-Sapong, has directed intensified inspections across all fuel and gas stations nationwide.
She also cautioned that individuals or businesses found breaching fire safety protocols will face strict legal consequences.
The Service reaffirmed its commitment to working collaboratively with fuel and gas station operators to ensure full compliance with safety standards.
The public is advised to prioritize safety, stay vigilant, and promptly report any unsafe practices.
