Fire destroys two containers , goods at Mankessim

A fire destroyed two commercial metal containers and goods at Baifikrom in Mankessim, in the Central Region, on April 13, 2026, following a rapid response by firefighters. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) at the Mankessim Fire Station received a distress call at 18:51 pm on Wednesday, April 15, and immediately dispatched a fire crew to the scene. Firefighters arrived at 6:10 pm to find two metal containers used for commercial activities already fully engulfed in flames.

The blaze was observed to have begun spreading to nearby properties. Firefighters launched a determined operation to contain the fire and prevent further escalation, battling the flames "fiercely". The two initial metal containers were completely razed, along with their contents, which included car seats, foam materials, office chairs and a television set. Firefighters also managed to save two additional metal containers located close to the incident. No casualties were reported.

Investigations have since been launched to establish the cause of the fire. Fire service officials are expected to examine possible electrical faults, flammable materials, or other ignition sources as part of their inquiry.