{
  "id": 9352345,
  "title": "Gender Ministry commiserates with family of child who died in Cantonments fire",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/gender-ministry-commiserates-with-family-of-child-who-died-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T14:23:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/gender-ministry-commiserates-with-family-of-child-who-died-in-cantonments-fire/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has offered its deepest sympathies to the family of a two-year-old girl who was killed in a fire at a residence in Accra's Cantonments on September 20. The tragic incident claimed the life of both the young girl and her elder brother, who succumbed to his injuries at Bank Hospital. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confirmed the horrifying outcome.\n\nThe MoGCSP shared in the family's grief, along with all those affected by the tragedy. The Ministry emphasized the importance of safeguarding children from potential home hazards, advising parents and guardians to store matches, lighters, and other fire-starting items out of a child's reach. They also encouraged households to ensure electrical appliances are safe and avoid leaving young children alone.\n\nThe MoGCSP recommended that families develop emergency evacuation plans and, when possible, teach children how to respond in emergencies. The Ministry has taken note of the ongoing investigation by the GNFS into the fire's circumstances and called for the process to be completed to determine the cause. Understanding the cause would illuminate the tragedy and help prevent similar incidents in the future.\n\nThe MoGCSP stressed that protecting children from harm is a collective responsibility involving families, caregivers, communities, and relevant institutions. The Ministry expressed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family, wishing them strength and comfort as they grapple with the loss.",
  "summary": "The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has expressed its condolences to the family of the two-year-old girl who died in a fire incident at Cantonments in Accra. The domestic fire, which occurred on Sunday, September 20, at a residence near Susanna Lodge, claimed the life of the child after she was reportedly […]",
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  "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."
}