GNFS contains fire outbreak at Teshie Lekma Road near Lekma Hospital
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has brought under control a fire outbreak involving several commercial containers at Ebenezer Junction on the Teshie Lekma Road, near Lekma Hospital. The fire affected containers being used for various commercial activities, with a container operated by a vulcaniser reportedly sustaining significant damage. The GNFS said three fire appliances from the Trade…
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) successfully brought under control a fire outbreak that impacted several commercial containers on Teshie Lekma Road, near Lekma Hospital. The blaze affected a variety of commercial activities, with one container belonging to a vulcaniser suffering considerable damage. The GNFS deployed three fire appliances from the Trade Fair, Kasapreko, and National Headquarters Fire Stations to combat the outbreak.
An update on the service's Facebook page informed the public that the fire had been contained and salvage operations were underway to prevent reignition. The GNFS stated, "The fire is currently under control as salvaging is being done to prevent reignition." However, the cause of the fire and the extent of the property damage or loss remain undisclosed.
Salvage operations are ongoing, as firefighters strive to ensure the area's safety and prevent any potential reignition. More information is anticipated as the Fire Service investigates the incident and identifies its cause.
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