Efforts to Extinguish Accra Zongo Lane Fire Enters Day 2
Personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) still have their hands on deck to put out the raging fire that broke out at Zongo Lane near Rawlings Park in Accra on Sunday.
The officers tried to no avail to overcome the fire that has affected multiple shops and warehouses due challenges including inaccessibility to shops and warehouses, heavy fuel load and closeness of structures.
The fire started around 9 am on Sunday, September 1, 2024.
A statement by the Service on Sunday evening read, “The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly after receiving the distress fire call at 10:06 am, with the first pump from the Ministry Fire Station arriving at 10:16 am.”
It said 10 fire appliances, including a Turntable Ladder and water tanker, were deployed to battle the blaze.
Though they succeeded at containing the flames, efforts to totally extinguish it was unsuccessful.
Meanwhile, the Service announced no injury was recorded.
“…Efforts continue to fully bring the fire under control and extinguish the blaze. The Chief Fire Officer, CFO Julius A. Kuunuor, the Greater Accra Commander, and the Acting Director Operations are overseeing the firefighting operations, with the police maintaining order and preventing looting at the scene.”
