Fire Service Saves Day as Fuel Tanker Catches Fire on Nsawam–Ofankor Road
On July 2, 2025, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) received an emergency call at 1:39 p.m., dispatching crews from the University of Ghana Fire Station to a fuel tanker fire along the busy Nsawam–Ofankor road. Responding within 30 minutes, firefighters discovered that intense friction had ignited the rear tyre of a Howo tanker—posing immediate risk of an explosion due to its full fuel load. Emergency Response & Containment The GNFS crew promptly extinguished the tyre blaze before it could spread to the tanker’s fuel compartment. The situation was declared under control without injuries, explosions, or property damage. Officials credited the professionalism and timely intervention of the Fire Service with averting a potentially disastrous incident. Why This Matters ReasonSignificancePublic SafetyPrevented catastrophic explosion on a major commuter route.Equipment & Training EfficacyDemonstrated technical capability in handling fuel fire emergencies.Infrastructure Risk AwarenessHighlighted hazards related […]
