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23 Jan

Fuel Tanker Bursts Into Flames At Enyiresi

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A fuel tanker has been engulfed in flames on Wednesday evening at Enyiresi near Memphis Construction Ltd in the Atiwa East Municipality of the Eastern Region. Thick black smoke and intense flames billowed from the vehicle, forcing nearby residents and passersby to flee for safety. Personnel from the Anyinam Fire Station arrived promptly at the scene and battled the raging fire for hours before bringing it under control. They immediately deployed foam concentrate solution to prevent the fire from spreading to the tanker’s head. Due to the severity of the fire, additional support was called in from Nkawkaw. The combined…

18 Dec

One Injured As Fire Guts House At Hausa Zongo In Tamale

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A devastating fire has destroyed multiple properties at at Hausa Zongo in Tamale in the Northern Region. According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the Metro Fire Station received a distress call alerting them to the blaze. A firefighting team was immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, the crew quickly assessed the situation and managed to contain the fire, preventing it from spreading to adjoining structures. Preliminary investigations indicate that the fire caused extensive damage to the building, rendering it uninhabitable and left one person injured. The Regional Fire Commander, ACFO II Franklin Masiku, personally visited the scene…

27 Nov

Three Perish, Others Critically Injured In Axim House Fire

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A devastating fire outbreak in Axim, located in the Western Region, has claimed the lives of three family members while leaving three others in critical condition. The fire, which engulfed a residential building in the early hours of Wednesday, spread rapidly, trapping its occupants inside. Eyewitnesses reported hearing desperate cries for help as the flames consumed the structure, offering little chance of escape. The Fire Service arrived at the scene to extinguish the blaze. Those who survived the fire were rushed to the Axim Government Hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment for severe burns and smoke inhalation. The cause…

25 Nov

Several Wooden Structures Destroyed In Fire Outbreak At Agbogbloshie

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A fierce fire has destroyed several wooden structures and their contents at Agbogbloshie in the Greater Accra Region. The fire incident occurred at about 9:38 pm on Sunday, November 24, 2024. According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), two fire pumps were dispatched from the Accra City and Circle Fire Stations, with the first arriving at the scene at 9:48 pm. The fire had already engulfed several makeshift wooden structures and was spreading rapidly in all directions. Despite challenging access to the fire’s seat, the tactical team brought the blaze under control at 12:54 am and fully extinguished it…

07 Mar

Fire Destroys Sawmill In Berekum

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An industrial sawmill at Berekum in the Bono Region was on Tuesday razed down by fire. Items worth millions of cedis including sawmill machines, wood, and finished and unfinished wooden products have all been burnt. Some eyewitnesses told Adom News all attempts to douse the fire proved futile due to its intensity. Though the fire service arrived at the scene on time, unauthorized structures impeded their operations. The owners of the sawmill who have pegged their loss at over GH₵12 million are appealing for support. Some of the workers said their source of livelihood has been and also called on…

27 Feb

8 Shops Burn To Ashes At Obuasi Black Park

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A devastating fire outbreak has resulted in the destruction of containers at Obuasi Black Park in the Ashanti Region. The blaze, which started from a single container, quickly spread to other structures, engulfing a total of eight containers. Responding swiftly to the emergency, firefighters from Anglogold Ashanti Obuasi Mine and the Ghana National Fire Service in Obuasi were on the scene to contain the inferno and prevent further spread. James Nunoo, a Fire Rescue Team Officer from AGA Obuasi Mining, confirmed the incident and the extent of the damage, revealing that more shops would have been affected if they had…

06 Feb

Fire Burns 7 Bedrooms, Leaves Several Displaced At Mpatasie

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Over twenty people have been displaced after fire destroys a seven-bedroom house at Mpatasie near Berekum in the Bono Region. Several properties have been damaged and an undisclosed amount of money burnt along with the house. Some eyewitnesses speaking to Adom News, say they only noticed the fire when smoke started coming out from one of the rooms which eventually spread to the other rooms. The tenants are currently perching with friends and relatives. The landlady of the house, Ama Henewaa sorrowfully narrated that, she found out about the distressing news while she was at her shop, then rushed home…

02 Feb

Nairobi Fire: Gas Blast In Kenyan Capital Kills Three And Injures Nearly 300

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A huge gas blast in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, has killed at least three people and injured nearly 300. A lorry carrying gas exploded in Embakasi district at about 23:30 (20:30 GMT), "igniting a huge ball of fire", a government spokesperson said. Housing, businesses and cars were damaged, with video showing a huge blaze raging close to blocks of flats. Earlier, the government had said the blast happened at a gas plant. The cause is still being established. Embakasi police chief Wesley Kimeto said a child was among those who died in the explosion, adding that the death toll could…

20 Jan

Fire Engulfs Over 20 Containers In Kasoa’s New Market

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Over twenty containers around the Datus Complex School, close to the Kasoa New Market, have been gutted by fire. According to ADO 1 Charles Naam-Were, Operations Officer, Budumburam Fire Station, the cause of the fire is not readily known, but investigations have begun into the matter. The fire, according to fire officers, started around 1 pm on Saturday, engulfing several containers. Some shop owners who lost their properties to the fire expressed shock at the incident. "We received a call from the fire master control around 13:06 hours. Under 1 minute we left the station, and we got here around…

19 Dec

Fire Razes Down Over 70 Shops At Racecourse Market In K’si

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Fire has swept through over 70 shops at Racecourse Market in the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti Region. The deadly fire according to traders, destroyed goods worth millions of cedis. Some of the fire victims in an interview with Kumasi based OTECFM revealed that the started in one shop at around 7:00 a.m on Monday and later spread to other shops, destroying shops and wares. They added that, they suspect the fire to have been triggered by one trader who was cooking on a gas cylinder in one of the shop where it all started One of the fire victims…