A fire outbreak razed approximately 15 wooden structures in Official Town, Ashaiman, on Friday, August 4, around 5:00 pm.

Addressing the press, Gladys Adenyo, a survivor, recounted how she and her three children narrowly escaped the inferno with only their lives and the clothes they were wearing.

Sitting under a tree opposite her house, Gladys spotted smoke emanating from a room, prompting her to alert neighbors and seek assistance from the nearby Ashaiman Municipal Fire station.

Ghana National Fire Service personnel arrived swiftly to quell the fire, aided by concerned residents.

Tragically, victims like Gladys lost everything to the blaze, including her newly settled home.

Gladys, a single mother who had moved to Official Town three months prior, described the incident as a devastating setback.

Apart from shelter, she's anxious about her children's schooling as their uniforms, shoes, and books were reduced to ashes.

Amidst tears, Gladys appealed for support from those capable of helping her family through this challenging period. Another victim, Patience Awako, also pleaded for assistance, as she, her five children, and an elderly deaf and dumb woman have no place to stay.

Assistant Divisional Fire Officer (ADOI) Matthew Kumi, Second in Command at the Ashaiman Municipal Fire Station, reported a 20-minute firefighting effort to contain the blaze. The exact cause of the fire is under investigation.

ADOI Matthew Kumi advised Ashaiman residents to avoid fire-prone activities and emphasized ongoing fire prevention education. He urged them to contact Ghana National Fire Service at 192 or 112 in emergencies.