A 74-year-old woman, identified as Mrs. Hannah Adaah, tragically lost her life in a fire outbreak at her residence at AG506 Ntakokofamu in Winneba.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, December 7, prompting a swift response from the Winneba Fire Station. According to officials, the fire crew, led by ADO II Attifa, arrived at the scene within two minutes of receiving the distress call at 1:13 am.

The blaze, which was confined to a single bedroom, was fully contained by 1:57 am, preventing further damage to six other bedrooms, a hall, and a kitchen in the house. The swift intervention also ensured the safety of five other occupants, including two children and three adults.

While Mrs. Adaah was unable to escape the fire, firefighters managed to save significant portions of the property, limiting damages to partially burnt louver blades, a ceiling, window netting, and some personal belongings.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, as investigations are currently underway.