Tag: GNFS

Kumasi: China City Mall had no fire hydrant – GNFS PRO

Ramar Tee

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has revealed that the China City Mall in Kumasi, which was destroyed by fire on Thursday, October 30, did not have a fire hydrant or mechanised borehole to help contain the blaze. Head of Public Relations of the GNFS, Divisional Officer (DO II) Desmond E. Ackah, disclosed that the absence of these critical safety facilities contributed to the rapid spread of the fire. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Friday, October 31, Mr. Ackah explained that the mall had been operating for only six…

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E/R: GNFS probes Koforidua Klu Town fire outbreak

Ramar Tee

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has launched investigations into the cause of a fire that broke out at Klu Town, opposite the EP Church in Koforidua, on Sunday, September 14, 2025.According to the Service, firefighters responded swiftly to a distress call at about 5:30 a.m. and arrived on the scene within five minutes under the command of ADO I Sagoe. The fire, which had already engulfed the area, destroyed three wooden structures, a metal container, and several valuable items.

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Fire Contained at Accra Timber Market

Jasmine Adjei

A significant fire erupted early Saturday morning, September 13, 2025, at the Accra Timber Market near Ayalolo School. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly, receiving the emergency alert at 1:17 a.m. and arriving on-site by 1:21 a.m. Seven fire engines from major stations across Accra—including Accra City, Regional Headquarters, Ministries, Circle, National HQ, Abelemkpe, and Legon—were deployed. They were backed by a GNFS water tanker and two additional tankers from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly and Ablekuma Municipal Assembly. The blaze, which affected shops selling wood and hardware, was…

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