Avenor fire outbreak: Military clears access routes for firefighters
The Commanding Officer of the Ghana Armed Forces’ 48 Engineer Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Frank Osei Amponsah, says military personnel have cleared temporary structures blocking access routes to enable the Ghana National Fire Service to tackle the fire at the Kofikrom–Avenor Industrial Area. The blaze has destroyed several wooden structures, as well as pipes and water […]
Military forces in Ghana have cleared access routes to assist firefighters battling a blaze at the Kofikrom–Avenor Industrial Area. Lieutenant Colonel Frank Osei Amponsah, Commanding Officer of the Ghana Armed Forces’ 48 Engineer Regiment, stated that temporary structures were obstructing fire tenders' approach to the Duraplast factory site.
The military deployed personnel and equipment to free up access roads, enabling firefighters to better contain the fire, which has already damaged several wooden structures and Duraplast's water storage tanks. The Colonel explained that this action allowed firefighters to bring the blaze under control in certain areas. However, the situation remained critical, as the fire continued to spread towards other parts of the site, necessitating further clearance operations.
Initial reports indicated that a woman and a child were among those affected by the fire. Lieutenant Colonel Amponsah confirmed that his team had received these reports upon arrival but could not verify their condition or treatment status, as they had already been evacuated.
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