Fire Destroys Over 50 Wooden Structures Behind Arts Centre, Accra
On the evening of June 24, 2025, a large fire broke out behind the Arts Centre in Accra, opposite the National Lotteries office. According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the blaze destroyed more than 50 wooden kiosks and temporary dwellings. Thankfully, there were no casualties reported. Emergency Response & Containment The fire was first detected at 18:20 GMT, and firefighters from the Ministries Fire Station arrived within six minutes. Complicating the response was the failure of nearby hydrants. As a result, four additional fire engines from the Electoral Commission, Accra City, Parliament House, and the Greater Accra Regional Headquarters were deployed. The blaze was contained by 19:00, and completely extinguished by 20:44. Senior GNFS officials—ACFO II Osmond Anum and Regional Fire Commander ACFO II Rashid Nisawu—were onsite coordinating efforts. Why This Incident is Critical ReasonSignificanceSafety of Vulnerable WorkersKiosk […]