Fire destroys six-bedroom house in Koforidua
A fire destroyed a six-bedroom self-contained house on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Atekyem near Universal School in Koforidua in the Eastern Region. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) received a distress call at approximately 11:14am, and a fire crew led by Assistant Divisional Officer Grade I (ADO I) Sagoe responded. The fire crew arrived at the scene at 11:26am.
Firefighters discovered the building was heavily engulfed in flames, spreading from the roof. The fire was brought under control at 12:21pm and fully extinguished at 12:57pm. Firefighters managed to salvage a tabletop refrigerator, kitchen utensils, a 6kg gas cylinder, plastic storage racks and wash basins.
No injuries or fatalities were recorded. The GNFS reiterated its call for the public to remain vigilant and prioritise fire safety measures in homes and workplaces.
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A fire has ravaged a six-bedroom house in Koforidua - prompting a swift response from the Ghana National Fire Service. The extent of the damage is considerable, but what could have been lost?
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