Two firefighters and a civilian sustained injuries on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 during firefighting operation at a warehouse in Lartebiokorshie near Salvation Army School.
Providing update on the situation in a statement on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the Ghana National Fire Service said the victims have been treated and are recovering.
“Sadly, two (2) firefighters and one (1) civilian sustained injuries, but all have been treated and are recovering well,” portions of the statement said.
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded to a warehouse fire at Lartebiokorshie near Salvation Army School.
The GNFS received a distress call at 4:15 p.m. and dispatched a response team at 4:16 p.m. The first pump from the Greater Accra Regional Headquarters Substation arrived on scene at 4:24 p.m. to find the fire well advanced.
Reinforcements followed swiftly, with five (5) additional fire tenders from Industrial Area, Circle, Accra Metro, Ministries, and Flagstaff House Fire Stations, supported by four (4) private water tankers.
After sustained firefighting operations, the blaze was confined at 7:44 p.m. to the affected warehouse, preventing spread to surrounding residential buildings.
Currently, an earth-moving equipment is assisting firefighters to excavate unburnt debris, ensuring full extinguishment of the deep-seated fire involving leather and plastic footwear materials stored in the warehouse.
This latest incident comes almost exactly a year after a similar fire outbreak occurred just a few meters away from the current location, raising serious concerns about enforcement of building codes and zoning regulations in the area.
As investigations continue, residents are calling for urgent interventions from both local government and regulatory bodies to prevent further tragedies.
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