GNFS rescues two crash victims, prevents fire spread in Volta Region
Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) personnel rescued accident victims and contained a domestic fire outbreak on Wednesday, May 13, in the Volta Region. The Peki Fire Station attended to a road traffic accident along the Peki-Asikuma Road involving a SINO tipper truck. Firefighters "successfully rescued two male victims after arriving promptly at the scene to carry out emergency operations."
Later that same day, the crew responded to a fire outbreak at Asikuma Zongo, where a three-bedroom thatch-roofed house had been engulfed by flames. Firefighters "managed to confine and extinguish the blaze in time, preventing it from spreading to nearby buildings." The Public Relations Office of the Volta Region issued a statement on Thursday, May 14, saying the timely response of firefighters helped save lives and protect nearby properties from extensive damage.
The Ghana National Fire Service appealed to the public to remain vigilant and report emergencies quickly to enable rapid response by rescue teams. The Service stressed that early reporting of incidents plays a critical role in safeguarding lives and property.
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The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the Volta Region responded to emergency incidents on Wednesday, May 13. The quick response of the firefighters is a testament to their dedication - but what exactly did they encounter?
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