A fierce fire outbreak engulfed multiple wooden and container structures along the Agbogba to Ritz Junction Road near Madina, Accra, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) swiftly responded to the emergency, managing to bring the inferno under control despite numerous challenges.
Speaking on the incident, Alex King Nartey, a member of the PR Department of GNFS, described the fire as particularly aggressive due to the nature of the structures involved.
“It’s a lot of wooden and container structures planted together, so it made the spread of the fire much easier,” he explained.
The fire, which affected both residential and commercial structures, partially burnt at least 12 wooden and container units.
However, the GNFS was able to salvage over 50 nearby structures, preventing further damage.
One of the biggest challenges firefighters faced was accessing the core of the fire due to the fortified nature of the container structures.
“These containers have air conditioners, and they are also heavily locked, making it very difficult for us to break in and get to the seat of the fire,” Mr Nartey stated.
Another major concern was the presence of Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) poles planted within the wooden structures.
This created a hazardous situation as electric shocks were experienced during firefighting efforts.
“As it stands right now, the fire is under control,” Mr Nartey confirmed.
“We are still working to ensure there is no room for re-ignition.”
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
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