Residents of Kintampo have expressed concern over the lack of a functional fire appliance after a fuel tanker caught fire and burned for several hours without any firefighting intervention.
The situation, which occurred in the evening, could have resulted in a major disaster, but was contained in part due to the fact that the fuel in the tanker had already been discharged prior to the incident. Otherwise, authorities say it could have led to a devastating explosion.
The fire reportedly started around 8:00 p.m., and by midnight, no fire appliance had arrived at the scene. This caused fear among residents along the stretch and led to traffic being disrupted for over four hours.
The Kintampo Municipal Fire Station’s fire appliance has reportedly been out of service for several months, rendering it non-functional. Residents describe the situation as worrying, especially given the area’s history of frequent road accidents.
They fear that without urgent intervention, the town remains at risk of a major disaster.
Some residents shared their frustrations with Adom News.
“We are really worried. If it had been worse, the whole place could have been in danger. We need urgent action.”
Officers of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) declined to speak on camera, although they are aware of the operational challenges at the station.
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