Fire Razes Six-Bedroom House in Koforidua
Firefighters battled intense flames and thick smoke to contain a devastating fire that destroyed a six-bedroom house in Koforidua.
- Fire destroyed a six-bedroom self-contained house at Atekyem near Universal School.
- GNFS personnel managed to prevent the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings.
- No injuries or fatalities were recorded despite the extensive destruction.
A fire outbreak has destroyed a six-bedroom self-contained house at Atekyem near Universal School in Koforidua in the Eastern Region.
In a statement shared on Facebook, the GNFS said a fire crew led by Assistant Divisional Officer Grade I (ADO I) Sagoe responded swiftly and arrived at the scene at approximately 11:26 a.m.
Firefighters reportedly found the building heavily engulfed in flames, with the fire spreading rapidly from the roof section of the house.
The intense heat and thick smoke made firefighting operations challenging as officers worked to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby buildings.
The fire was eventually brought under control at 12:21 p.m. and completely extinguished at 12:57 p.m. after sustained efforts by the emergency team.
Although the inferno caused extensive damage to the building and destroyed most household belongings, firefighters managed to salvage several items from the property.
Recovered items included a tabletop refrigerator, kitchen utensils, a 6kg gas cylinder, plastic storage racks, and wash basins.
Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were recorded during the incident.
Following the fire outbreak, the GNFS urged the public to remain vigilant and observe fire safety precautions in homes and workplaces to help prevent similar incidents.
