A fire outbreak nearly destroyed three bedrooms at Madina Estate, a suburb of Bibiani in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region.
The fire, which broke out in the kitchen area, was quickly contained through the combined efforts of neighbours and personnel from the Bibiani Fire Service Command.
Their swift intervention prevented the fire from spreading to the entire building.
Despite their efforts, several household items were destroyed including a refrigerator, plastic chairs and tables, kitchen utensils, and parts of the ceiling were consumed by the blaze.
The landlord, Akedama Mahama, recounted receiving a distress call about the fire and immediately alerted the fire service while neighbours worked tirelessly to control the flames until help arrived. Fortunately, no casualties were recorded.
Assistant Station Officer Shine Kwame Akakpo of the Bibiani Fire Service Command advised the public to be vigilant and practice fire safety.
He emphasized the importance of switching off electrical gadgets and appliances when leaving homes or offices to prevent similar incidents.
Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire.