A six-bedroom self-contained house has been destroyed by fire at Atekyem near Universal School in Koforidua in the Eastern Region.
The incident occurred on Thursday, May 21, 2026, causing panic among residents in the area as flames quickly spread through the building.
According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a distress call was received at about 11:14 AM, prompting an immediate response from firefighters.
A fire crew led by Assistant Divisional Officer Grade I (ADO I) Sagoe arrived at the scene at approximately 11:26 AM.
Upon arrival, firefighters discovered that the house had already been heavily engulfed in flames, with the fire spreading rapidly from the roof section of the building.
The GNFS said thick smoke and intense heat made the operation challenging, as firefighters struggled to control the blaze while also preventing it from spreading to nearby houses and properties.
After nearly an hour of intense firefighting efforts, the fire was brought under control at about 12:21 PM and completely extinguished by 12:57 PM.
Although the fire caused severe damage to the six-bedroom house and destroyed many household belongings, firefighters managed to rescue a few items from the building.
Some of the salvaged items included a tabletop refrigerator, kitchen utensils, a 6kg gas cylinder, plastic storage racks and wash basins.
Fortunately, no injuries or deaths were recorded during the incident.
The cause of the fire is yet to be officially determined, but authorities say investigations are ongoing to establish what triggered the outbreak.
Following the incident, the Ghana National Fire Service has once again advised the public to take fire safety precautions seriously both at home and in workplaces.
Residents have been encouraged to regularly check electrical connections, handle gas cylinders carefully and report fire outbreaks quickly to help reduce damage and save lives.
