Residents of Kintampo bemoan lack of fire appliance as fuel tanker burns
Residents of Kintampo expressed concern after a fuel tanker burned for several hours without firefighting intervention. The situation occurred in the evening. Traffic was disrupted for over four hours.
The Kintampo Municipal Fire Station's fire appliance has reportedly been out of service for several months, rendering it non-functional. The fire reportedly started around 8:00 p.m., and by midnight, no fire appliance had arrived at the scene. Some residents shared their frustrations with Adom News, saying, "We are really worried. If it had been worse, the whole place could have been in danger. We need urgent action." Officers of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) declined to speak on camera, although they are aware of the operational challenges at the station.
The fuel in the tanker had already been discharged prior to the incident. Authorities say that otherwise, it could have led to a devastating explosion. Residents fear that without urgent intervention, the town remains at risk of a major disaster.
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Kintampo residents are worried about the lack of a functional fire appliance. A recent fuel tanker fire burned for hours, highlighting the potential dangers- but what could this mean for the town's safety?
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