Firefighter Injured in Accra Central Blaze — GNFS Confirms Incident

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that one firefighter sustained injuries while responding to a major fire outbreak near the Accra Central Police Station on Wednesday, June 4.

According to GNFS Public Relations Officer Alex King Nartey, the injured officer is the only casualty recorded in the incident, which led to the complete destruction of a building and its contents due to the severity of the blaze.

Speaking in an interview on Thursday, June 5, Mr. Nartey explained that the firefighter was injured when the metal coupling at the end of a fire hose detached from the pump during operations and struck him in the chest.

He further disclosed that the officer is currently receiving treatment at the Police Hospital and is responding well.

Despite the intensity of the fire, Mr. Nartey noted that firefighters were able to contain the situation and prevent the flames from spreading to nearby structures, limiting what could have been a far more extensive disaster.

However, he acknowledged that operational challenges slowed response efforts. He cited difficult access to the scene due to congestion in the area, which made it hard for fire tenders to maneuver.

He also pointed to public interference as a major obstacle, explaining that onlookers did not provide adequate space for firefighters to operate effectively.

“Getting to the scene was difficult because even on a normal day, movement in that area is not easy, let alone with a fire tender. Interference from the public also created significant challenges,” he said.

Authorities say investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.