TV studio destroyed as fire guts SIC Insurance building in Takoradi
A fire has swept through parts of the four-storey SIC Insurance PLC building in Takoradi, destroying several offices, including the studio of local television station New Day TV. The blaze reportedly started shortly after 9 a.m., on Wednesday with an eyewitness saying it originated from the television station’s studio. Occupants initially attempted to contain the […]
A devastating fire erupted at the SIC Insurance PLC building in Takoradi, Ghana, destroying multiple offices and the studio of the local television station New Day TV. The fire reportedly ignited around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, with witnesses suggesting that it began in the television station's studio. Initially, those inside tried to control the flames using fire extinguishers, but the flames proved too intense, necessitating the call for help from the Ghana National Fire Service.
Firefighters swiftly arrived at the scene, deploying several fire tenders to attempt to extinguish the blaze. Thankfully, no severe injuries or fatalities have been reported thus far. The exact cause of the fire remains a mystery, and officials are still assessing the complete damage to the structure.
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