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Fire guts Mempeasem shops in Kumasi, destroys over 100 motorcycles
A devastating fire has swept through a cluster of fitting shops at Mempeasem, a community in Asawase Kumasi, destroying more than 100 motorcycles, 10 vehicles, and at least 15 container shops.
Netherlands fire chief in Ghana to assess market fires, explore collaboration
The Chief Fire Officer of the Netherlands, Johan Tuitert, is in Ghana to assess the country’s fire outbreak situation, with particular attention to recurring market fires and potential areas of support. His visit forms part of efforts to strengthen fire safety systems through international collaboration and knowledge e...
Fire breaks out at GBC DTT site in Sunyani
A fire outbreak at the Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) facility of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation in Sunyani has been successfully contained following a swift response by the Ghana National Fire Service. Firefighters from the Nsoatre Fire Station were the first to respond, arriving promptly at the scene to ass...
‘This is an act of God’ – Mahama on Akosombo Substation fire
President John Dramani Mahama has described the recent fire outbreak at the Akosombo substation as “an act of God” following a visit to the facility on Thursday, April 30.
Mahama encourages VRA, says Akosombo fire offers fresh start to modernise facility
President John Dramani Mahama has commended the Volta River Authority for its response to the recent fire outbreak at the Akosombo control room, describing the incident as an opportunity to modernise the facility.
All power generation units restored after Akosombo Substation fire – John Jinapor
Energy and Green Transition Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced the full restoration of all power generation units following a major system disruption that affected electricity supply across parts of the country.
Faulty fan regulator sparks fire in two-bedroom house at Suhum
A late-night fire has destroyed parts of a residential building at Suhum Konfine in the Eastern Region, leaving significant property damage but no casualties. The incident occurred on Saturday night when personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service Suhum Municipal Fire Station responded to a distress call at about 10...
Kiosk, bowls worth about GH¢10k destroyed in fire at Anyinam
An early morning fire outbreak has destroyed a container, kiosk, and other property worth thousands of cedis at Anyinam in the Eastern Region. The fire, which occurred on Sunday, May 17, 2026, swept through parts of the market area, consuming wooden structures and other combustible materials. Preliminary investigations...
Fire damages recording studio at Coral Paints Headquarters in Adabraka
A commercial fire outbreak has damaged parts of a recording studio located within the Coral Paints Headquarters at Adabraka in Accra. The incident occurred on Saturday, May 16, 2026, when fire swept through the second floor of the building, affecting the recording studio and damaging studio equipment as well as wooden...
Fire damages three rooms in Sokabisi compound house; seven others saved
A domestic fire has damaged three rooms in a 10-room compound house in Sokabisi, Upper East Region, while seven other rooms were saved through a rapid firefighting response.
Midnight fire sweeps through parts of Nima Market
A fire outbreak swept through parts of the Nima Market late Monday night, destroying goods and properties belonging to traders.
Fire destroys portion of 13-bedroom apartment at Wassa Kwabeng
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has prevented a major fire outbreak from completely destroying a 13-bedroom apartment at Wassa Kwabeng. According to the GNFS, the Asankrangwa Fire Station responded to the incident on Friday, May 8, 2026, after receiving a distress call at about 1:16 p.m. The firefighting team, l...