A fierce fire on Tuesday night has gutted two warehouses along Spintex Main Road in Accra, destroying items worth thousands of Ghana cedis.
According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the incident occurred at No. 34 Spintex Main Road, opposite Takyi Plaza.
The distress call was received at 8:04 p.m., and the first fire tender from the Kasapreko Fire Station arrived on the scene within four minutes.
The intensity of the blaze prompted reinforcements from Nungua, Tema Metro, Headquarters, Trade Fair, Motorway Fire Stations, and the Ghana Armed Forces Fire Unit, with additional support from four private water tankers.
The fire was confined in two hours and completely extinguished after five more hours.
Two warehouses containing sanitary wares, furniture, curtain fabrics, and other materials were completely destroyed.
However, firefighters managed to save a nearby three-storey showroom and adjoining structures from the flames.
One firefighter sustained injuries during the operation and is receiving treatment at the Police Hospital in Accra.
The GNFS has expressed appreciation to all supporting agencies for their swift collaboration, while investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire.