Fire destroys wooden structures along Agbogba-Ritz Junction stretch

A raging fire on the Agbogba to Ritz Junction Road near Madina, Accra, has destroyed multiple wooden and container structures, leaving several businesses and homes in ruins.

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) swiftly responded to the blaze, battling difficult conditions to bring the inferno under control.

According to Alex King Nartey, a spokesperson for the GNFS, the flammable nature of the structures contributed to the rapid spread of the fire.

“It’s a lot of wooden and container structures planted together, so it made the spread of the fire much easier,” he explained.

The fire partially burnt at least 12 structures, but firefighters were able to save over 50 nearby buildings, preventing further damage.

According to the GNFS PRO, one of the biggest challenges in fighting the fire was gaining access to the locked containers, many of which had air conditioning units and reinforced doors.

Additionally, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) poles located within the area posed a major hazard, with firefighters experiencing electric shocks during the operation.

“As it stands right now, the fire is under control,” Nartey assured, adding that efforts were still underway to prevent any re-ignition.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.

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