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Fire outbreak at warehouse in Kwadaso

A warehouse in Kwadaso, Anyinam, near the Pat-Doramo International School in the Ashanti Region was engulfed in flames this afternoon, sparking panic among residents and students in the area. The fire, whose cause is yet to be determined, broke out at the facility and quickly spread, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky that … The post Fire outbreak at warehouse in Kwadaso appeared first on…

This afternoon, a warehouse in Kwadaso, Anyinam, near Pat-Doramo International School in the Ashanti Region succumbed to flames. The cause of the fire remains unascertained. The blaze ignited at the facility and swiftly escalated, casting a pall of thick smoke into the atmosphere that was observable from neighboring communities.

Emergency services rushed to the scene, with personnel from various fire station stations, including Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Fire Station, Ghana National Fire Service Regional Headquarters, and KNUST Fire Station, uniting to quell the inferno. Their efforts were bolstered by DRIP water tankers, providing supplementary water to stifle the blaze and avert its incursion into adjacent structures, such as the Pat-Doramo International School.

Authorities from the Ghana National Fire Service have commenced inquiries to ascertain the genesis of the fire and evaluate the degree of damage inflicted. The Ghana National Fire Service has also issued a reminder to the public regarding the importance of adhering to fire safety protocols, particularly for warehouses and commercial establishments, to stave off similar calamities in the future. This story was reported by Edem Mensah-Tsotorme for Ghanaian Times.

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