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Fire destroys more than 27 wooden structures at Spintex Coastal junction

A fire outbreak at Spintex Coastal junction has destroyed more than 27 wooden structures following an incident that occurred early Tuesday morning around.

Fire destroys more than 27 wooden structures at Spintex Coastal junction

A massive fire at Spintex Coastal junction razed over 27 wooden structures early Tuesday morning, according to reports from the Ghana National Fire Service. The inferno ignited at around 6:20 a.m. and swiftly engulfed the wooden buildings, leading to extensive damage and the loss of all their contents. The Ghana National Fire Service and a private water tanker joined forces to combat the blaze, which was finally brought under control at 9:22 a.m. The fire also damaged a church and an adjoining building.

The origin of the fire remains undetermined, but the GNFS has called on the public to practice fire safety and report any outbreaks immediately.

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