Yendi firefighters rush to save Gushegu Nursing College as District remains without fire station
By: Joyce Kantam Kolamong Firefighters from Yendi travelled 61 kilometres to contain a fire at the Gushegu Nursing and Midwifery Training College on Monday, August 17, 2026. This development has exposed the lack of a fire station in the district of the Northern Region. The fire, which started in the early hours of Monday, engulfed the school’s ICT […]
Yendi firefighters raced 61 kilometers to battle a fire at Gushegu Nursing and Midwifery Training College on Monday, August 17, 2026. This incident has highlighted the absence of a fire station in Northern Region's Gushegu district. The blaze, which erupted early Monday, engulfed the ICT laboratory and a neighboring classroom. Thanks to the swift response of the Ghana National Fire Service, the fire was brought under control by 8:52am and completely extinguished by 9:13am, preventing further damage to the institution.
The origin of the fire remains unknown as investigators are yet to begin their probe. This event serves as a stark reminder to authorities and the Member of Parliament for Gushegu to swiftly set up a fire station to avert future calamities. The firefighters' timely intervention showcased a race against time.
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