Fire Guts Kwapong Nursing Training College in Ahafo Region
GNFS firefighters race against time to contain early morning blaze; cause still unknown
- Blaze engulfs Kwapong Nursing Training College in Ahafo Region; cause yet to be determined
- GNFS firefighters deployed promptly to contain the flames and prevent casualties
- Investigations underway as Interior Minister pushes for 24-hour regional fire brigades
A fierce fire has broken out at the Kwapong Nursing Training College in the Asunafo South District of the Ahafo Region, causing panic among students and staff early this morning.
Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) were swiftly dispatched to the scene and are working tirelessly to bring the situation under control.
The cause of the fire is not yet known, but investigations have begun to uncover what sparked the incident.
The college, which has long struggled with inadequate infrastructure, now faces further setbacks as parts of its facilities have been destroyed.
The GNFS has been praised for its quick response, and efforts to completely extinguish the flames are still ongoing.
Meanwhile, the Minister for the Interior has reiterated government’s commitment to establishing 24-hour fire brigades across all regions to address the rising number of fire outbreaks nationwide.
Authorities are urging the public to remain calm and adhere to safety protocols as this developing story unfolds.
