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Fuel leak suspected after Daewoo Matiz catches fire at Suhum

A Daewoo Matiz was partially damaged after it caught fire at the Presby Church Junction in Suhum on Monday, with preliminary investigations indicating that a fuel leak from the vehicle's fuel tank triggered the blaze.

Fuel leak suspected after Daewoo Matiz catches fire at Suhum

On Monday, a partially damaged Daewoo Matiz caught fire at the Presby Church Junction in Suhum, Ghana. Initial investigations suggest that a fuel leak from the vehicle's tank ignited the blaze. The Eastern Region Public Relations Officer (PRO) for Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) reported this on Wednesday, August 5. Upon receiving a distress call, firefighters from the Suhum Fire Station rushed to the scene and managed to extinguish the fire, containing it before it could spread further.

The crew reached the location swiftly and effectively put out the flames. The car sustained partial fire damage, while no injuries or fatalities were reported. The fire service is set to conduct further investigations to determine the exact cause of the incident.

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