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Fire outbreak destroyed multiple wooden structures at Madina Ritz Junction
A raging fire has broken out at Madina Ritz Junction in Accra, destroyed multiple wooden structures and triggering an emergency response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).
The fire, which broke out on the evening of Tuesday, July 15, 2025, was reported around 7:00 p.m. and involved several structures used for both residential and commercial purposes
The Madina Fire Station responded within four minutes and was supported by personnel from the Legon and Abelemkpe Fire Stations.
Despite facing multiple challenges—including limited access routes, several gas explosions, and the absence of fire hydrants—the team managed to contain the fire by 7:50 p.m. and fully extinguish it by 9:43 p.m.
From GNFS Official Page (Facebook)
According to GNFS, in a post on its official Facebook page on Tuesday, July 15, it confirmed that three fire engines from the Madina, Legon, and Abelemkpe fire stations have been deployed to the scene to battle the flames.
“Rigorous firefighting operations are currently underway,” the post stated, as personnel on the ground tirelessly work to bring the blaze under control.
The cause of the fire is yet to be known, and there have been no immediate reports of casualties. The fire, which involves densely packed wooden structures, poses a high risk of rapid spread, prompting the urgent response.
“Trust your gallant firefighters to swiftly work hard to bring the situation under control,” the GNFS assured.
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