Parts of the Industrial Area at Avenor, Accra, have been hit by a fire outbreak. Dark smoke can be seen billowing from the area in videos and images circulating on social media. People have reportedly been burnt as a result of the fire incident.

Residents and bystanders remain concerned as the Ghana National Fire Service has yet to contain the fire. The fire, which continues to spread, reportedly broke out in the early hours of Thursday, October 1.

Meanwhile, the cause of the fire is yet to be established at the time of reporting. The story will be updated as more information becomes available. The incident adds to several fire outbreaks recorded in Ghana in recent times.