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

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

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

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

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“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.”

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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