The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, successfully contained two separate fire incidents in Accra without recording any casualties, following swift and coordinated interventions.
The first incident was an early-morning institutional fire at Merton Montessori School, located opposite the Osu Cemetery.
The fire was reported at 06:02 hours, and a crew from the Ministries Fire Station arrived within seven minutes, at 06:09 hours. Firefighters brought the blaze under control at 06:23 hours and fully extinguished it by 06:50 hours.
Damage was limited to furniture, stationery and air-conditioning units.
The second incident occurred at the Ablekuma Curve junction, where firefighters from the Anyaa Fire Station, who were on a routine safety inspection, discovered a generator on fire inside a store. Using a nearby dry chemical powder extinguisher, the officers swiftly brought the fire under control, preventing it from spreading and averting a potential major outbreak.
GNFS said the timely response saved the generator from extensive damage and protected surrounding properties. The Service commended ADO I Derick Dodoo, ADO I Dickson Coffie and SO I Samuel Tettey Tetteh for their vigilance, professionalism and exemplary conduct in the line of duty.
The Service reaffirmed its commitment to rapid response and public safety as investigations into the incidents continue.
