A fire outbreak was reported at the Accra Tourist Information Centre located at Cantonments at exactly 0102 hours.
The first fire engine from the GNFS National Headquarters arrived on scene at 0104 hours to a fully developed stage fire which was spreading rapidly in all directions, aided by strong winds.
Five (5) additional fire appliances from the Flagstaff House, Circle, Accra City, Ministries Fire Stations, and the Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) from Headquarters were swiftly mobilized to support firefighting operations.
Although the blaze was brought under control at 0332 hours, rigorous firefighting efforts continued to fully suppress the flames and prevent further spread to adjoining properties at 0635 hours.
The entire first floor and its contents were completely consumed by the fire. However, the ground floor and about 8 offices, including the East Wing section of the ground floor was successfully salvaged from the fire’s ruins.
Thankfully, no injuries were recorded. The Service has launched an investigation into the cause of the fire.
Source: Ghana National Fire Service
