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Fire destroys two-bedroom portion of compound house at Asokore

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has contained a fire outbreak at Asokore, near the Asokore Rest House in Koforidua. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at a 17-bedroom compound house. According to the GNFS, firefighters from the New Juaben North Municipal Fire Station received a distress call at 4:01 p.m. and arrived […]

Fire destroys two-bedroom portion of compound house at Asokore

A fire at a 17-bedroom compound house near Asokore Rest House in Koforidua has been brought under control by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). The incident occurred on Sunday, August 23, 2026 around 4:01 p.m. Firefighters from the New Juaben North Municipal Fire Station responded to the distress call at 4:11 p.m. Upon arrival, they found a two-bedroom section of the house engulfed in flames.

The firefighting operations managed to control the fire by 4:37 p.m., with full extinguishment by 5:00 p.m. The contents of the affected two-bedroom area were completely destroyed, but the remaining parts of the building were saved from the blaze. There were no reported injuries or casualties. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

The GNFS has advised residents to maintain good housekeeping practices and to report any fire outbreaks immediately to prevent damage and safeguard lives and property.

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