A raging fire broke out late Sunday night, February 9, along the Agbogba to Ritz Junction Road near Madina, demolishing multiple structures.

The inferno consumed several wooden and container units, leaving businesses and homes in devastation.

Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) arrived promptly, working to extinguish the flames and prevent further destruction.

GNFS spokesperson Alex King Nartey stated that the fire spread quickly due to the combustible materials in the affected structures.

“This is at Agbogba, close to the Police Station involving about 30 wooden structures. It is a lot of wooden and container structures planted together so it made the spread of the fire much easier.”

Despite the fire partially affecting at least 10 structures, firefighters managed to shield over 50 nearby buildings, preventing a more severe calamity.

A major hurdle in containing the blaze was the difficulty in accessing locked containers, many of which were fortified with air conditioning units and reinforced doors.

Alex King Nartey underscored the issue of restricted access, emphasizing how it hindered efforts to bring the fire under control.

“Accessibility alone is one of the problems as we are struggling to get to the seat of the fire to fight it,” he lamented.

Firefighters also encountered additional hazards from nearby Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) poles, with reports indicating that some responders suffered electric shocks during the operation.