Multiple plastic disposables destroyed in South Industrial Area warehouse fire
Multiple plastic disposables were destroyed in a fire late-evening at a warehouse in the South Industrial Area in Accra. The incident occurred at a facility owned by Believe in God Company, which deals in plastic disposable materials. The fire reportedly started around 6:10 p.m., affecting the upper floor of the one-storey warehouse. Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) were deployed from the Industrial Area Fire Station and arrived within minutes, supported by additional crews from the National Headquarters, Accra City, Trade Fair, and Madina. A turn-table ladder from Tema was also deployed to assist firefighting operations.
The blaze took several hours to bring under control, but firefighters managed to contain the fire at about 10:23 p.m. before fully extinguishing it shortly before midnight. The upper section of the warehouse and some stored goods were destroyed. Firefighters succeeded in preventing the fire from spreading to adjoining shops and nearby structures. No injuries or fatalities were recorded. The incident adds to growing concerns over recurring fire outbreaks in Accra's commercial and industrial areas.
Authorities indicated that investigations are underway into the cause of the fire, which remains unknown. The GNFS has reiterated its call on business operators to strictly adhere to fire safety regulations, including proper storage practices and the installation of fire prevention systems, to prevent similar incidents.
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A fire has broken out at a warehouse in Accra's South Industrial Area owned by Believe in God Company - raising concerns about safety. The incident highlights the dangers of storing flammable materials, but what could have sparked it?
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