The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has successfully contained a large blaze that swept through the Accra Timber Market near Ayalolo School in the early hours of Saturday, September 13, 2025.
The GNFS received the distress call at 1:17 a.m., with the first team of firefighters arriving on site just four minutes later at 1:21 a.m.
Seven fire engines were deployed from key stations across the capital, including Accra City, the Regional Headquarters Substation, Ministries, Circle, National Headquarters, Abelemkpe, and Legon. They were supported by a GNFS water tanker as well as two additional tankers from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and Ablekuma Municipal Assembly.
The inferno, which destroyed several shops dealing in wooden planks and hardware materials, was eventually contained after hours of intense firefighting. The flames were confined at 6:26 a.m., brought under control by 6:37 a.m., and fully extinguished by 11:44 a.m.
Two firefighters sustained injuries in the operation—one from an electric shock and another from burns to the left arm. Both were treated and discharged, and are reported to be in stable condition.
The quick response helped protect nearby structures, including the Ayalolo cluster of schools, from the fire.
Acting Chief Fire Officer, Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sapong, visited the scene to assess the damage and encourage her officers. She was accompanied by Deputy Director of Operations, ACFO II Osmond Anum, Greater Accra Regional Commander, ACFO II Rashid Kwame Nisawu, and other senior officers who oversaw coordination.
The GNFS has commended all supporting agencies for their collaboration, while investigations are underway to establish the cause of the fire.
Source: Adomonline
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