A late-evening fire outbreak has partially destroyed a warehouse at the South Industrial Area in Accra, raising fresh concerns over fire safety compliance in commercial zones.
The incident occurred at a facility owned by Believe in God Company, which deals in plastic disposable materials. The fire is reported to have 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, intensified by the highly flammable nature of the stored materials, took several hours to bring under control. Firefighters managed to contain the fire at about 10:23 p.m. before fully extinguishing it shortly before midnight.
Although 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, saving significant portions of property.
No injuries or fatalities were recorded.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, with authorities indicating that investigations are underway.
The incident adds to growing concerns over recurring fire outbreaks in Accra’s commercial and industrial areas, where warehouses storing combustible materials are often at risk.
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.
