The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has effectively managed a commercial fire that devastated a shop at Asokwa in Kumasi on Sunday evening, successfully preventing the flames from spreading to adjacent buildings.
The incident, which involved the Eddy Kay Collection Shop situated near the Unity Oil Filling Station, was reported to the service at 7:54 pm on June 14.
According to the GNFS, firefighters from the Regional Headquarters Substation were promptly dispatched to the location following a distress call.
The team, led by Station Officer I Augustine Adogoba, arrived at 8:06 pm to discover the shop completely engulfed in flames.
Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control within 15 minutes and fully extinguished it by 8:52 pm.
Although the shop and all its contents were lost, the rapid response of the firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to neighbouring structures, thereby protecting nearby commercial and residential properties from damage.
No injuries or fatalities were reported in this incident.
The Municipal Chief Executive for Asokwa, Kamel Amo, visited the site to evaluate the situation and assisted the firefighting team.
The GNFS stated that investigations have begun to ascertain the cause of the fire.
The service praised the professionalism and quick response of its personnel, whose actions helped avert what could have escalated into a larger commercial and residential disaster.
The service also urged the public to exercise caution when using electricity and electrical appliances, particularly during the rainy season, to reduce the risk of fires caused by electrical faults.
The GNFS reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding lives and property and encouraged the public to adhere to basic fire safety measures to prevent preventable incidents.
