Cantonments fire: One more victim dead

The tragic death of a two-year-old girl in a fire incident in Ghana's Cantonments has been compounded by the loss of her elder brother. The domestic fire broke out at a residence near Susanna Lodge on Sunday, September 20, 2026, leaving six people inside the building - the father, mother, and their four children. The victim, the two-year-old girl, was unable to escape the blaze and was discovered dead at the scene by firefighters.

Her elder brother sustained injuries during the incident and was taken to Bank Hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, the brother also succumbed to his injuries on Monday morning. The remaining family members are currently receiving medical care at the hospital. Assistant Divisional Officer Isaac Kojo Opoku of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed the second fatality and conveyed condolences to the grieving family.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and the matter is currently under investigation. The toddler's remains have been turned over to the Cantonments Police for the necessary procedures. The GNFS stated that further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.