The Ghana National Fire Service has reported a slight increase in fire cases nationwide in the first half of 2025.

A comparison of data from January to June last year and that of this year's first six months indicates that Ghana recorded 3,595 fire cases.

That is about 19 more than the 3,576 cases recorded during the same time in 2024, a sharp increase in cases representing a 0.53% rise.

Despite the increase in fire cases, GNFS says they have been able to save over two million cedis worth of property in the last two quarters of 2025.

Even though fire cases went up, the Ghana National Fire Service says they were able to save over GHS 203 million worth of properties, an indication that their firefighting efforts are producing results.

The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of fire incidents with 628 cases, followed by the Ashanti Region with 581 cases and the Central Region with 408. The North East Region reported the lowest number of incidents — just 10.

Sharp Decline in Prank Calls

GNFS also reported a significant improvement in fight against prank calls.

The service says they have recorded a dramatic 34.77% reduction in prank calls to its outfit. Having recorded about 364,020 prank calls in the first half of 2024 , they reported a 237,470 in 2025.

They have attributed the reduction in prank calls to consistent public education campaigns and increased awareness of the legal consequences of misusing emergency lines.

“These efforts are clearly paying off,” a GNFS spokesperson noted. “Reducing prank calls means our emergency lines are more accessible to people in real need.”

They listed below the top causes of fire Incidents to:

Electrical faults from illegal connections, poor wiring, and overloading of circuits.Improper use of electrical appliances, such as overused extension cords and unattended devices.

Unattended cooking, especially with gas, electric, or coal-based stoves.Careless use of naked flames like candles, mosquito coils, lighters, and matches.

Gas leakages and poor handling of LPG cylinders. Bush and vegetation burning, particularly during the dry season. Vehicle fires are due to poor maintenance and road accidents.Unsafe welding and other hot-work practices. Deliberate acts of arson.

GNFS blamed the increase in fire cases on the public's defiance of fire safety protocols, the harsh harmattan conditions experienced in the first quarter of 2025, and general non-compliance with fire safety protocols by sections of the public.

The Service has reiterated its call for continued vigilance and adherence to safety measures, especially as the dry season approaches again in the latter part of the year.