A fire outbreak at an uncompleted fuel station near the Ejura Babasso cemetery in the Ashanti Region has claimed the life of one person.
According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the incident occurred on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
The deceased has been identified as 25-year-old Ali Abubakari.
In a statement, the GNFS said it received a distress call at approximately 12:25 p.m. regarding a fire at block number E 6264, known to be retailing petrol in gallons.
A fire crew, led by Station Officer I Daniels Moah, was swiftly dispatched and arrived at the scene at 12:31 p.m.
Upon arrival, the fire had already engulfed the uncompleted structure, which was being used to store gallons of petrol and six bags of beans. The building was partially destroyed, but six other bags were successfully salvaged by the crew.
The firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control within ten minutes and fully extinguished it by 12:55 p.m. using water.
The charred body of the deceased was handed over to officers from the Ejura Police Command for further investigation.
Meanwhile, the GNFS has commenced an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and is urging the public to avoid storing or dispensing petroleum products in unauthorised or unsafe structures.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and reaffirm our commitment to protecting lives and property through timely and professional emergency response,” the statement added.
Source: Adomonline.com
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