A fire outbreak at the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) - Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) substation warehouse in Choggu, Tamale, resulted in the destruction of vital electrical components, including transformers, high-tension cables, and meters.

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The blaze, which was triggered by a transformer explosion, broke out on Sunday, March 2. Firefighters from the Tamale Metro and Tamale Teaching Hospital Fire Stations responded swiftly to the emergency, working tirelessly to bring the situation under control.

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According to reports, fire crews managed to contain the flames at 16:49 hours and fully extinguished the fire by 17:52 hours, preventing further damage to other critical infrastructure within the facility.

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Despite the destruction, the firefighters successfully salvaged several electrical components, including additional transformers, meters, and high-tension cables, mitigating the overall loss.

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The Regional Fire Commander, ACFO II Franklin Masiku, was present at the scene to oversee the operation.

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Authorities have yet to provide a full assessment of the damage or determine if any additional risks remain.

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