A fire outbreak at No. 14 Almond Close, Tema Community 20, on January 5, resulted in the destruction of two out of five bedrooms in a residential property.

Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded promptly after receiving the distress call at 9:09 a.m. The first fire appliance from the Kasapreko Fire Station arrived on the scene at 9:18 a.m., managing to contain the fire by 10:09 a.m. and fully extinguishing it by 11:48 a.m.

Five fire appliances were deployed during the operation, which successfully salvaged three bedrooms, a boy's quarters, and protected nearby properties from damage.

During the operation, Leading Fireman (LFM) Joseph Darko sustained an injury but was treated at Danpong Hospital and has since been discharged.

An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing. The GNFS commended its personnel for their bravery and teamwork in preventing further destruction and acknowledged the support provided by senior officers at the scene.