Chaos erupted at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Prempeh II Library when a fire broke out on the third floor due to a malfunctioning electrical socket.

Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, ensuring the safe evacuation of everyone from the library.

Calm has since been restored, and students have resumed their studies in preparation for the second-semester examinations, starting tomorrow.

Master Kane Nana Francis, the KNUST SRC President-Elect, addressed the students, highlighting essential safety measures during a fire and cautioning against overloading electrical sockets.

He also encouraged students to remain calm and avoid panic in such situations.

Fortunately, no casualties were reported.

This incident comes just 10 days after another fire affected a three-story accommodation facility, "Father Hostel," at KNUST, which destroyed at least nine rooms and impacted 22 students and three teaching assistants.

The outgoing Yvonne-Nkay-led SRC administration provided relief items and temporary accommodation for the affected individuals.