Firefighters from Suhum Fire Station, under the leadership of STNO II Darwah Prince Ofobi, successfully averted a potential disaster on Monday, April 29, 2024, on the Accra-Kumasi Highway.

Responding to a distress call, they encountered a blazing Man Diesel Fuel Tanker with registration number GS 5343-18.

The team acted swiftly upon arrival, battling the flames with efficiency. Within minutes, they brought the situation under control and extinguished the fire completely.

Despite the extensive damage to the tanker's head and its contents, there were no recorded injuries.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. However, the prompt and courageous response of the firefighters prevented a catastrophic explosion of the tanker truck, saving both the vehicle and its contents.