{
  "id": 1706685,
  "title": "Fire destroys more than 27 wooden structures at Spintex Coastal junction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/fire-destroys-more-than-27-wooden-structures-at-spintex-coastal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T12:26:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/fire-destroys-more-than-27-wooden-structures-at-spintex-coastal-junction/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A massive fire at Spintex Coastal junction razed over 27 wooden structures early Tuesday morning, according to reports from the Ghana National Fire Service. The inferno ignited at around 6:20 a.m. and swiftly engulfed the wooden buildings, leading to extensive damage and the loss of all their contents. The Ghana National Fire Service and a private water tanker joined forces to combat the blaze, which was finally brought under control at 9:22 a.m. The fire also damaged a church and an adjoining building. The origin of the fire remains undetermined, but the GNFS has called on the public to practice fire safety and report any outbreaks immediately.",
  "summary": "A fire outbreak at Spintex Coastal junction has destroyed more than 27 wooden structures following an incident that occurred early Tuesday morning around.",
  "key_points": [
    "Over 27 wooden structures destroyed at Spintex Coastal junction",
    "Fire ignited at 6:20 a.m., controlled by 9:22 a.m.",
    "Ghana National Fire Service and private water tanker fought blaze"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}