Fire has ravaged some parts of the Kwapong Nursing Training College in the Asunafo South District of the Ahafo Region.

According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), they received a distress call on the morning of Friday, October 31, at 7:12 a.m. Their team quickly reached the school in twenty-eight minutes, which is at exactly 7:30 am.

Upon their arrival, students were seen rushing to safety while firefighters from the Kukuom and Goaso Fire Stations in the Ahafo Region of the Ghana National Fire Service worked to bring the blaze under control.

The team later received reinforcement from the Goaso Municipal Fire Station, and their combined efforts brought the blaze under control by 8:45 a.m. By 10:26 a.m., they had completely extinguished the fire.

In a swift line of action, the District Chief Executive for Asunafo South, Hon. Benjamin Yinkah, with support from the Ahafo Regional Director of Nadmo, who doubles as Dean of all Regional Directors, Gabriel Adu Bonsu, donated some relief items to the affected students. The items include fifty students' mattresses, sponges, and plastic buckets, among others. The MCE expressed sympathy to the student, urging them to remain strong and calm.

The Ahafo Director of Nadmo reiterated that the regional minister, Hon. Charity Gardiner and the Member of Parliament, Hon. Eric Opoku, have given a full assurance of their support to build a new dormitory for them. He advised the students to be cautious in the use of electronic devices and all electrical appliances.

The principal, Kwame Adinkrah Amo, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Hon. Benjamin Yinkah and the Ahafo Director of NADMO for their congenial support.

The cause of the fire is not yet known, but authorities say investigations are underway to determine what triggered the incident. Preliminary investigations indicate that the fire began in one of the rooms on the first floor of a one-storey dormitory block before spreading to six other rooms.

The incident destroyed the roof, ceiling, personal belongings, books, beds, and bedding. Two fire extinguishers on the affected floor also exploded during the fire.

No casualties or fatalities were recorded, but investigations are currently underway to ascertain the exact cause of the fire.

The Kwapong Nursing College inferno comes barely twenty-four (24) hours after the newly opened China City Mall at Santasi in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital, was destroyed by fire. Inaugurated in May 2025, the mall was left with no items to be recovered. No casualties have been recorded in the aftermath of the incident. Meanwhile, the cause of the fire is yet to be made known to the public.

Earlier this month, a fire incident ravaged Kantamanto at the Tazani Lane section in Accra. Several shops selling wooden planks and hardware were razed after a fire broke out near Aayalolo School at 1:17 a.m. on Saturday, September 13. The GNFS confirmed in an update on its official page on Sunday, September 14: “The flames were confined at 6:26 a.m., brought under control by 6:37 a.m., and fully extinguished by 11:44 a.m.”

The Service added, “Two firefighters sustained injuries in the operation, one from an electric shock and another from burns to the left arm. Both were treated and discharged, and are reported to be in stable condition.”

In a related development, several houses at Darkuman Kokompe in Accra were destroyed following a fire incident in the early hours of Sunday, August 31. Reports indicated that victims were unable to salvage their belongings while awaiting emergency response. The cause of that fire is yet to be established.

Earlier this month, another fire destroyed a Benz cargo truck transporting over 2,500 bags of rice from Côte d'Ivoire to Kumasi on the Adugyama–Bechem highway, near the Star Oil Filling Station, on Monday, August 25.

Similarly, a popular pub and food joint at Nogora Junction, near the Ho Technical University, was reduced to ashes following a fire outbreak on Wednesday, August 13.

On August 4, a fire ravaged the first floor of the Accra Tourist Information Centre at Cantonments. According to the GNFS, the blaze destroyed the contents of the first floor, though the ground floor and about eight offices, including the East Wing section, were salvaged.

The first fire engine from the GNFS Headquarters arrived at 01:04 hours to find a fully developed fire spreading rapidly in all directions, aided by strong winds. Five additional appliances from Flagstaff House, Circle, Accra City, and Ministries fire stations, as well as the Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) from Headquarters, were swiftly mobilised to support firefighting operations.

Although the blaze was brought under control at 03:32 hours, firefighting efforts continued until 06:35 hours to suppress the flames and prevent further spread to adjoining properties. No injuries were recorded, but the Service has launched an investigation into the cause.

Another inferno destroyed several makeshift wooden and metal structures at the Madina Washing Bay near Redco Flats on Sunday, August 3. The blaze consumed utility poles, traders’ wares, personal belongings, and structures worth several thousand cedis.

The GNFS reported that while battling the fire, one firefighter sustained a minor leg injury. The Service received the distress call at 12:36 hours, and the first crew from the Madina Fire Station arrived within four minutes. Four additional fire engines from Legon, Abelemkpe, and GNFS Headquarters later joined to contain the blaze.

Thanks to the swift response, the fire was confined at 13:42 hours and fully brought under control at 13:54 hours. Overhaul operations continued until 20:50 hours. An investigation into the cause is ongoing.

Last month, a fire broke out at Madina Ritz Junction. Initial reports claimed that a two-month-old baby died in the incident, but the GNFS later clarified otherwise.

“A verification team was dispatched to the scene this morning, and after engaging affected residents, particularly the women, and a Unit Committee Member of the area, the Service can confirm that no lives were lost. The Service has thus entreated the public and media outlets to disregard any reports suggesting otherwise, as they are inaccurate and misleading,” the GNFS posted on Facebook.

The Service explained that the fire began after a gas explosion in one of the shops and quickly spread to adjacent containers. Firefighters from the Madina, Legon, and Abelemkpe stations responded promptly and contained the blaze.

In April this year, another fire ripped through the Madina Redco Flats area, destroying more than 150 structures and claiming the life of a young Nigerian woman known as Beauty. The inferno, which started around 11:15 p.m., spread rapidly across 140 wooden kiosks and 20 metal containers. Although firefighters arrived within minutes, the victim was trapped and could not escape. Her remains were handed over to the Madina Police.

Last year, about 50 stalls were reduced to ashes after the Madina Market in Accra caught fire. Deputy Director of Operations at GNFS, D.O.I. Kofi Forson recounted the challenges they faced: “It was not easy for us, and there was a lack of access to where the fire was spreading, and because it happened in the night, the shops were closed, and we had to break through, and that made it tedious.”

The GNFS has provided statistics on fire outbreaks in the first half of 2025, showing a slight increase compared to the same period in 2024. Ghana recorded 3,595 fire cases between January and June this year, compared with 3,576 cases during the same period last year — an increase of 19 cases, representing a 0.53% rise. The monthly breakdown is as follows: January (964), February (678), March (619), April (483), May (457), and June (394).

The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of incidents (628), followed by Ashanti (581) and Central (408). The North East Region had the lowest number, with just 10 cases. In an interview on Tuesday, July 8, the Head of Public Relations at GNFS, Desmond Ackah, revealed that due to their improved and swift response, the Service saved over GH¢203 million worth of property in the last two quarters of 2025.