A firefighter has sustained a serious facial injury while battling the fire outbreak at Makola near the Accra’s Central Police Station.
Speaking from the scene, ADO1 Alex King Nartey confirmed to Adom News’ Kwame Kulenu that the injured firefighter suffered severe injuries to the cheek and was immediately rushed to the Police Hospital for emergency medical treatment.
He also revealed that firefighters at the scene have been exposed to significant safety risks due to the continued flow of electricity in the area.
According to him, the Fire Service had contacted the Electricity Company of Ghana to disconnect power supply to facilitate safe firefighting operations.
However, power was still on in parts of the affected area while crews were working to contain the blaze.
ADO1 Nartey said the situation has resulted in some firefighters suffering electric shocks while carrying out their duties, raising concerns about the safety of emergency responders battling the fire.
Despite the challenges, firefighting teams remain at the scene working to bring the inferno under control.
Four fire engines, including pumps from the Accra City, Ministries, Parliament and Industrial Area fire stations, have been deployed to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, while authorities continue efforts to fully extinguish the flames and assess the extent of damage.
