Two fire outbreaks destroy commercial and residential structures in Accra
Two separate fire outbreaks in the Greater Accra Region on Thursday, August 6, destroyed commercial and residential structures in Nungua and Odorkor Official Town in the Krowor and Ga Central municipalities, causing significant property losses but no reported casualties.
On Thursday, August 6, two separate fires ravaged commercial and residential structures in Accra's Greater Accra Region. The fires struck Nungua and Odorkor Official Town in the Krowor and Ga Central municipalities, resulting in substantial property damage but no reported casualties. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) reported the first blaze along Old Kasaperko Road in Nungua, which ignited a metal container used for commercial purposes at 03:38 am.
Firefighters arrived at the scene 15 minutes later, dousing the flames by 04:00 am and preventing further spread. The container, along with its contents, was destroyed. No injuries or fatalities were recorded. A second fire erupted in Odorkor Official Town near Adi Junction at 02:08 am, impacting both residential and commercial properties.
By 02:27 am, firefighters reached the scene to find the fire engulfing several wooden structures. Three wooden residential dwellings, filled with personal belongings, and a mechanic's workshop storeroom were incinerated. The fire posed a threat to neighboring buildings but was contained before it could spread to additional structures.
The cause of the Odorkor fire remains under investigation, while the origin of the Nungua fire has not been disclosed.
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