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Firefighters Attacked While Responding To Bus Fire At Akatsi; GNFS Reacts
30 Jan

Firefighters Attacked While Responding To Bus Fire At Akatsi; GNFS Reacts

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Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) faced significant obstruction and heckling from bystanders while responding to a bus fire at Akatsi. The fire involved the rear of a KIA bus with registration number AC 1229-24, which was en route from Aflao to Kumasi. The emergency response team, which received the distress call, arrived at the scene within four minutes and successfully extinguished the fire in two hours. During the operation, some bystanders interfered by heckling the firefighters, attempting to seize equipment, and filming while making unfounded accusations. This behavior disrupted efforts to apply firefighting techniques, particularly the use…
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Firefighters Avert Gas Tanker Explosion After Accident At Gbawe
04 Nov

Firefighters Avert Gas Tanker Explosion After Accident At Gbawe

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A gas tanker was involved in an accident at the Gbawe-Agape top base in the Greater Accra region. The incident, which occurred on Sunday morning, led to the leakage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the tanker. After the accident, the tanker fell on its side. Firefighters from the Anyaa and Circle fire stations swiftly responded to the incident and cooled the tanker to prevent any potential explosion. In a statement, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) cautioned residents to avoid using any open heat source. The GNFS assured the public that they were working hard to protect lives and…
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Police Arrest Five For Attacking Fire Officers In Kumasi
12 Mar

Police Arrest Five For Attacking Fire Officers In Kumasi

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Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested five individuals in connection with an alleged assault on fire officers, leading to one sustaining juries. The officers were responding to a fire outbreak at the Racecourse Market on Monday, March 11, 2024, when the incident occurred. The suspects accused the fire officers of delaying in their response to the incident, inciting them to pelt stones at the fire fighters. The fire, which started around 1 am on Monday, engulfed a section of the Racecourse Market where Millers and traders of foodstuffs and ingredients operated. About 180 shops were affected, resulting in significant…
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