A fire broke out at the Olympic Arena in Winneba after a carelessly discarded cigarette butt ignited dry grass, causing partial damage to wooden structures nearby.

Firefighters from the Winneba Fire Station arrived promptly and successfully brought the blaze under control within seven minutes, preventing widespread destruction.

While some vegetation and a wooden structure sustained minor burns, the swift response of the fire team helped safeguard other properties from serious harm.

Initial findings from fire officials indicate that the incident was triggered by the improper disposal of a cigarette butt, which set the dry vegetation ablaze.

The Ghana National Fire Service has since urged the public to be vigilant and dispose of flammable materials properly, especially during the dry season, to prevent such fires.