A massive fire broke out at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) warehouse in Cape Coast on Wednesday, destroying electrical cables worth thousands of Ghana cedis.
The fire, which started in the outdoor stockyard, damaged approximately 60 drums of 2×25mm aluminium electrical cables.
Despite the intensity of the blaze, no casualties were recorded, thanks to the swift response of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the Central Region.
Firefighting Efforts and Containment
The Central Regional Public Relations Officer of the GNFS, DOIII Abdul Wasiu Hudu, stated that the service received a distress call at 4:28 p.m. and arrived at the scene by 4:35 p.m.
Firefighters found the fire had already engulfed the outdoor stockyard, where bundles of electrical cables were stored.
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Personnel from the regional headquarters immediately requested reinforcements from the Cape Coast Metropolitan Fire Station.
Firefighters strategically tackled the flames, preventing the fire from spreading to the main warehouse and nearby properties. After nearly four hours of intense firefighting, the blaze was fully extinguished around 8 p.m.
Investigation and Fire Safety Advisory
The cause of the fire remains unknown, and officials are conducting investigations to determine what may have triggered the incident.
The Central Regional Commander of the GNFS, ACFOII Merinda Mary Attigah-Mensah, who was present at the scene, emphasized the need for strict fire safety measures, particularly in the dry season.
She urged businesses and facility managers to prioritize fire prevention strategies to avoid similar incidents.
Authorities have assured the public that they are assessing the extent of damage and taking necessary steps to prevent future occurrences.
