Central Region records 664 fire cases in 2023, no fatalities
The Central Region recorded 664 fire incidents in 2023 as against 570 in 2022, the regional office of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has said. This means that the region experienced 94 more fire cases than it did in 2022, representing an increase of 16.5 per cent. However, none of the incidents was fatal […]
Madina Redco Fire: Victims allege arson; suspect ‘area masters’
Some victims of the Jamaica, Madina Redco fire have alleged arson and suspecting land guards called ‘area masters’. They said the incident, which happened Sunday, December 24, at about 0330hours, causing damage to properties worth thousands of cedis, was the second time in just about seven months and said they strongly suspected the ‘area masters’. […]
GNFS launches full-scale investigation into CMB fire outbreak
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has launched a full-scale investigation to determine the cause of the fire which occurred on Sunday at the CMB Market in Accra. The fire, which broke out at 0500 hours on Sunday, destroyed many houses and shops, leaving scores of people stranded. Firefighters from the GNFS were quickly dispatched […]
Victims of CMB fire outbreak count their loss
Traders and residents at the CMB market behind COCOBOD in Accra are still counting huge losses after Sunday’s fire outbreak. The incident, which occurred at 0430 hours on Sunday morning, destroyed nearly 200 structures. The incident has affected hundreds of people. There is also a significant loss of merchandise. When the GNA arrived on the […]
Greater Accra records more than 300 fires first quarter of 2023
By: Juliet Mettle- Edmonds Statistics from the Greater Accra Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service indicate that the region from January to March 21st, 2023 recorded three hundred and fifteen fires. One person was burnt to death. With Eighteen False Alarm calls, the region is cautioning Ghanaians to avoid prank calls to the […]
Ashanti Region recorded more than 600 fire disaster cases in 2022
SOURCE: GNA The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the Ashanti Region recorded a total of 656 fire disaster cases as at the end of 2022. This figure was a 101 increase over the 555 cases, which were recorded in 2021. Divisional Officer Three (DOIII), Peter Addai, the Ashanti Regional Public Relations Officer (PRO), detailing […]
Fire destroys house at Mataheko
SOURCE: GRAPHICONLINE Fire has destroyed a residential apartment at Mataheko in Accra. The incident happened Wednesday [October 12, 2022] morning. According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), three fire pumps from the Greater Accra Regional Headquarters Substation, National Headquarters and Circle Fire Stations were sent to the scene to control the fire. The Public Relations […]
Fire destroys four-bedroom apartment in Birim North
By: Bright Agamah Fire yesterday, May 11, burnt down a four-bedroom residence belonging to a retired educationist Mrs. Comfort Teiko Addo Alimoh in the Birim North District of the Eastern Region. Desperate calls to the District Fire Office which is located some 200 meters away from the fire disaster scene proved futile due to what […]
Fire destroys merchandise at Opera Square
Fire on Monday, April 25, 2022 gutted a building with merchandise at the Opera Square in the Central Business District of Accra. GBC News’ Reporter, Juliet Mettle Edmonds, who was at the scene reports that the fire is believed to have emanated from a welding activity at the Shop located at Opera Square in Accra. […]
Investigations show sawdust fire razed down Tema Timber Market
The Assistant Chief Fire Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service, Timothy Sarfo Affum says they have established that a SawDust Fire nearby contributed to the burning down of the Timber Market. In an interaction with the media, Mr. Sarfo Afum advised traders not to hasten to go for their belongings when there is a […]
