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Over GH¢350k worth of property destroyed as fire guts six-bedroom house in Atiwa East
Property estimated at more than GH¢350,000 has been destroyed after a fire swept through a six-bedroom house at Ankaase SDA New Town in the Atiwa East District of the Eastern Region. The blaze, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, July 6, 2026, displaced 12 occupants, although no injuries or fatalities were rec...
Fire destroys vehicle at Nungua Buade
A vehicle was completely gutted by fire at Nungua Buade, near Accra Metro University, on Monday, July 27, before firefighters from the Trade Fair Fire Station brought the blaze under control, preventing it from spreading to nearby properties.
Fuel tanker catches fire at filling station in Tema Community 7
A fuel tanker has caught fire at a Shell filling station in Tema Community 7, causing panic among residents and motorists in the area. The incident occurred after the tanker driver reportedly swerved to avoid a pothole, resulting in the vehicle catching fire at the station. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confir...
KLM Flight returns to Accra after reported onboard fire scare; no injuries recorded
A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight travelling from Ghana to the Netherlands was forced to return to Accra on Thursday night after a reported onboard fire scare shortly after take-off. Flight KL590, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, departed Kotoka International Airport at approximately 10:19 p.m. local time en route to Am...
Fire destroys wooden structures at Ofankor, no injuries recorded
A domestic fire that broke out at Ofankor near Roland Hotel has destroyed several wooden structures and their contents, but a swift response by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) prevented the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings.
No casualties recorded in GRIDCo Akosombo substation fire — GNFS
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has successfully contained a major fire outbreak at the GRIDCo Substation within the Akosombo Hydroelectric Dam Complex in the Eastern Region, with no casualties recorded.
Fire destroys two containers , goods at Mankessim
A fierce fire has completely destroyed two commercial metal containers and a range of goods at Baifikrom in Mankessim, in the Central Region, following a rapid response by firefighters on April 13, 2026.
Fire damages section of EPA office roof in Damongo
A fire outbreak at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Office in Damongo has damaged a section of the building’s roof, but swift intervention by emergency responders prevented the blaze from spreading to the rest of the facility. The incident occurred late Thursday afternoon, affecting part of the roof o...
Over 220 wooden structures destroyed as fire guts Dagomba Line in Kumasi
A devastating fire has destroyed over 220 wooden structures at Dagomba Line near Oforikrom in Kumasi in the early hours of the day. The blaze, which reportedly started around 4:30 a.m., quickly spread through the densely packed wooden buildings, consuming shops and other properties before firefighters could bring it un...
Fire destroys Nobya TV/FM in Nalerigu
A devastating fire has destroyed the facilities of private broadcaster Nobya TV/FM in Nalerigu in the East Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region, wiping out all broadcasting equipment and bringing the station's operations to a standstill.
Fire destroys part of cargo truck near Konongo fuel station
A fire outbreak involving a cargo truck caused panic at Konongo Ahyiam in the Ashanti Region after flames engulfed part of the vehicle directly in front of a fuel station.
Fire destroys multiple structures at Anansekrom, La
A commercial fire at Anansekrom, La, yesterday resulted in significant property damage, destroying several structures and partially burning a tailoring shop, according to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).