A cargo truck carrying hazardous materials, including firecrackers, caught fire at Buduburam on Saturday evening, December 13, 2025, but was swiftly brought under control by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), with no casualties recorded.
According to the GNFS, the distress call was received at about 8:16 p.m., prompting an immediate response from the Buduburam Fire Station.
Despite having an out-of-service fire engine, the crew, led by Station Officer II Takyi, arrived at the scene and began firefighting operations using portable fire extinguishers to prevent the fire from spreading.
Reinforcements were later dispatched from the Kasoa Fire Station, and the combined efforts of the firefighters led to the fire being fully extinguished at approximately 10:29 p.m.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the truck was transporting firecrackers and other hazardous materials in violation of the Executive Instrument (E.I.) 21 of 1999, which regulates the conveyance and storage of such items.
Fire officials suspect the blaze may have been caused by spontaneous ignition resulting from improper storage of the materials.
Although the fire caused smoke damage, the truck was largely salvaged.
The incident has since been reported to the Ghana Police Service for further investigation.
The GNFS has once again cautioned transporters and the general public to strictly adhere to safety regulations governing the handling and transportation of hazardous materials to prevent similar incidents.
