Madina: A fierce fire that tore through several wooden structures and metal containers at the Madina Redco 'slum' Sunday afternoon was brought under control following a swift response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).
According to Ghana News Agency, the inferno, which engulfed makeshift structures serving both commercial and residential purposes, was reported to the GNFS at 1236 hours. A news brief from the GNFS said the first fire tender from the Madina Fire Station arrived at the scene at 1240 hours, quickly initiating firefighting operations.
Four additional fire appliances from Legon, Abelemkpe, and GNFS Headquarters were dispatched to support the efforts. The brief said through coordinated action, the blaze was contained by 1356 hours, preventing it from spreading to adjoining properties. However, the fire caused significant damage, destroying utility poles, traders' wares, and several structures.
Later updates from GNFS confirmed that the fire had been fully extinguished. While an unspecified number of structures and their contents were lost, firefighters managed to salvage multiple adjoining properties from the flames. No casualties have been reported. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, as investigations continue, the brief said.
