The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) on Wednesday responded to an emergency call to douse a flame that caught a 10-storey building at Flour Mills Ghana Ltd., formerly GHAPOHA yard in Tema.

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An emergency call was received at45 AM, and the first fire applicant arrived at the scene 6 minutes later.

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The fire started on the third floor of the edifice. The firefighters managed to confine the blaze to the 5th floor following their swift and coordinated response.

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Four fire engines and a turntable ladder from the Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority (GPHA), Tema Metro, Newtown, and Industrial Fire Stations were sent to the scene.

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Firefighters swept from floor to floor to extinguish hidden flames to prevent further spread and to fully extinguish the blaze.

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No injuries have been recorded as of the time of reporting.

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The acting Chief Fire Officer, Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sapong, Tema and Greater Accra Regional Commanders were at the fire scene to assess the situation and provide leadership.

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