One dead after fire outbreak at uncompleted fuel station in Ejura
A devastating fire broke out at an uncompleted fuel station near the Ejura Babasso cemetery in the Ashanti Region, claiming the life of 25-year-old Ali Abubakari.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after the Ghana National Fire Service received a distress call at 12:25 p.m.
The fire had already engulfed the structure by the time firefighters arrived at 12:31 p.m.
The building was being used to store gallons of petrol and six bags of beans.
Fortunately, firefighters were able to salvage six other bags of beans and brought the blaze under control within ten minutes, fully extinguishing it by 12:55 p.m. using water.
The Ghana National Fire Service has launched an investigation into the cause of the fire and is urging the public to avoid storing or dispensing petroleum products in unauthorized or unsafe structures.
The charred body of the deceased was handed over to the Ejura Police Command for further investigation.
The GNFS responded swiftly to the distress call, arriving at the scene within six minutes, and has extended its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.
They reaffirm their commitment to protecting lives and property through timely and professional emergency response.
