The Minister for Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has announced plans to establish a system where fire brigades will be stationed at markets across the country on a 24-hour basis to prevent and respond to fire outbreaks.

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To help achieve this, the Ministry is collaborating with the Ministry of Youth Development to utilize the Youth Employment module.

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This partnership will involve training young individuals to assist with fire safety measures and work alongside professional fire officers in managing fire emergencies.

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Market fires have wreaked havoc in several parts of the country, with the most recent incident affecting the Blue Light section of the Kumasi Central Business District.

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Addressing the need for a more robust approach, Mubarak stressed that relying solely on the existing number of firefighters was not feasible.

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“We cannot rely only on firefighters, as their numbers are insufficient to cover all the markets. We are therefore in discussions with the Minister for Youth Development, and through the Youth Employment program, we aim to train many youth to support fire safety and prevention efforts,” he said.

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