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Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire
At least 21 people have been killed and many others injured after a fire tore through a multi-storey building in south Delhi, police in India's capital say.
Fire guts newly constructed Asankrangwa court building
A newly constructed court building at Asankrangwa in the Western Region has been gutted by fire, leaving behind partial damage. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. However, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) reports that residents spotted thick smoke emanating from the building before the fire escalated. Fi...
GNFS debunks rainy-season fire myth, warns homes remain at risk
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has debunked the widely held belief that fire outbreaks do not occur during the rainy season, warning that homes remain highly vulnerable to domestic fires despite the wet weather. Sekondi Metro Deputy Regional Public Relations Officer ADO I Afua Pongo explained that while rainfal...
Fuel tanker catches fire near Kpone Barrier after crash
A fuel tanker has caught fire near the Kpone Barrier on the Tema-Aflao Road after reportedly overturning, leaving the driver and his mate feared trapped inside the burning vehicle. The tanker, with registration number GT 8261-23, is said to have overturned after suffering a front tyre burst before bursting into flames...
Fire destroys 10-room building in Berekum, displacing students and residents
A devastating fire has destroyed a 10-room storey building at Berekum in the Bono Region, leaving several occupants homeless, including students of the Berekum College of Education (BECOLED). The blaze reduced personal belongings to ashes, with victims losing laptops, books, academic certificates, learning materials, c...
Two vehicles destroyed in Mahean fire, school bus damaged
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that two vehicles were destroyed while a school bus sustained partial damage in a fire outbreak at Mahean near Divine Glory School in the Greater Accra Region on Monday night.
California declares emergency as fire crews race to contain toxic leak
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency as crews race to contain a toxic chemical leak at a manufacturing facility in Orange County.
Fire destroys housemaster’s office and storeroom at Adonten SHS
A potentially devastating fire at Adonten Senior High School (SHS) was brought under control by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), whose swift intervention prevented the flames from engulfing the school's science block and other adjoining facilities.
Fire destroys Honda Civic at Kwamoso-Duasin
A Honda Civic saloon car was extensively damaged after it caught fire at Kwamoso-Duasin in the Eastern Region on the night of June 4, 2026. According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a distress call was received at about 10:40 p.m., prompting a swift response from personnel at the Koforidua Municipal Fire Sta...
Police retract earlier arrest claim in Accra Central barracks fire incident
The Accra Regional Police Command has withdrawn an earlier claim suggesting that an arrest had been made in connection with the fire outbreak at the Accra Central Police Barracks. In a clarified statement, the Command explained that no suspect has been arrested at this stage of investigations, correcting initial commun...
Makola fire caused by thunderstorm – Eyewitness alleges
One of the eyewitnesses to the Makola fire outbreak, Collins Cobbinah, has alleged that the inferno may have been triggered by a thunderstorm. Narrating the incident to Adom News reporter Kwame Kulenu a day after the fire, he claimed that lightning struck an electric cable, sparking the blaze. He said once the cable ca...
Fire destroys 7-bedroom house in Odumasi
A seven-bedroom house has been destroyed by fire at Odumasi in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday, June 3, 2026, leaving several properties belonging to tenants completely burnt. Although the blaze caused extensive damage, no injuries or fatali...