By A fierce fire has swept through a drinking spot, shops, and residential homes in Teshie Mobil, adjacent to the Shell Filling Station, causing extensive damage to numerous properties.
Reports indicate that the fire erupted around 6:30 am and is believed to have started from the burning of a car tire by a resident.
Witnesses described how the fire swiftly consumed the drinking spot, spreading to nearby buildings and causing significant damage to numerous shops and residences.
Rescue attempts were made to assist individuals trapped in the engulfed buildings, with one resident requiring medical attention due to smoke inhalation.
The Ghana Fire Service promptly responded to the crisis, deploying three fire engines to the location to battle the intense blaze.
Despite their swift intervention, the fire inflicted significant property damage, leaving many residents in distress.
Kweku Forson, Deputy Director of Operations of the Ghana Fire Service, informed Citi News that their team successfully brought the fire under control, utilizing various resources, including a vehicle from the armed forces.
At first, the victims of the fire displayed hostility towards the firefighters, believing that assistance arrived late. However, tensions subsided, allowing the firefighters to efficiently fulfill their duties.
He emphasized the importance of refraining from attacking firefighters during emergency responses, reminding the public that they are there to serve and safeguard the community. Meanwhile, investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.
“The victims initially were hostile to us because they thought we didn’t come early, but there’s no fire station here. The nearest fire station here is the Trade Fair and Nungua but later on, they were able to calm down and we did our work.”
