Fire guts Accra Central Police Barracks; building collapse in Adenta injures 1

Panic gripped residents of the Accra Central Police Barracks on Wednesday as a fire erupted, consuming a section of the compound. Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly, battling for hours to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to adjacent structures. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported.

Senior police officials, including Inspector-General Christian Tetteh Yohuno and members of the Police Management Board, visited the scene to assess the damage and offer support to affected personnel. The Accra Regional Police Command confirmed that investigations into the cause of the fire are underway, with inquiries currently in their preliminary stages. One firefighter sustained injuries during the operation and is receiving treatment at the Police Hospital, where his condition is reported as stable.

In a separate, dramatic event on Thursday evening, a two-storey building collapsed in Adenta New Site amidst heavy rainfall. Five occupants were trapped under the debris. Emergency services, including the GNFS, police, and medical teams, mounted a rescue operation. Four individuals, including two children, were rescued alive but injured. A fifth female victim was retrieved unconscious after sustained efforts.

Remarkably, a dog was also rescued alive from the rubble. Deputy Officer II Ackah described the incidents as operationally demanding, highlighting the intense pressure faced by firefighters responding to multiple emergencies across Accra within a short period. These included flood rescues and other fire outbreaks, underscoring the critical role of coordinated efforts between the GNFS, police, medical teams, and community volunteers in mitigating loss of life.

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The incidents were operationally demanding, noting that firefighters worked under intense pressure across multiple emergencies within a short period.