GNFS debunks rainy-season fire myth, warns homes remain at risk
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) debunked the widely held belief that fire outbreaks do not occur during the rainy season, warning that homes remain highly vulnerable to domestic fires despite the wet weather. Sekondi Metro Deputy Regional Public Relations Officer ADO I Afua Pongo explained that while rainfall may reduce the incidence of bushfires, it does little to eliminate fires caused by unsafe practices in homes.
Domestic fires during the rainy season are often triggered by the improper use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), faulty electrical installations, substandard electrical materials, naked flames, and poor fire safety habits. Most homes do not undergo regular safety checks, unlike many commercial buildings. The GNFS urged homeowners to engage only Energy Commission-certified electricians for electrical installations and repairs and to ensure water heaters and bathroom boilers are properly maintained and disconnected immediately when faults are detected. Residents were also advised to vacate buildings showing signs of structural weakness after prolonged heavy rains and cautioned against living in or constructing buildings in flood-prone or swampy areas. Families were encouraged to develop emergency response plans for both fire and flood situations.
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