Acting Chief Fire Officer (Ag. CFO) Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sapong
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has announced that the Greater Accra Region has recorded the highest number of fires, with 1,309 incidents, in 2024.
According to recent statistics, the Ashanti Region followed closely with 1,145 fires, while the Eastern Region ranked third with 648 fires, and the North East Region reporting the lowest number, with 16 fires.
In a press release dated May 1, 2025, a comparative analysis of fire data from January to December 2023 and 2024 revealed a decrease in domestic fires by 3%, from 41.5% in 2023 to 38.5% in 2024.
However, increases were recorded in bushfires, commercial fires, electrical installation fires, and other categories, the report added.
“The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of fires with 1309 incidents. The Ashanti Region followed in the second row with 1145 fires. Eastern Region chalked third with 648 fires. The North East Region had the lowest number with 16 fires,” the report said.
The statistics also highlighted the need for continued fire safety awareness and prevention efforts, particularly in high-risk regions and categories.
“Comparing the data for January to December 2023 and 2024, Domestic fires significantly decreased by 3%, from 41.5% in 2023 to 38.5% in 2024. Commercial fires slightly increased by 0.3%, from 16% in 2023 to 16.3% in 2024. Bushfires increased by 1.4%, from 11.9% in 2023 to 13.3% in 2024. Electrical installation fires increased by 0.5%, from 12.4% in 2023 to 12.9% in 2024. Vehicular fires: there was no change in the proportion of vehicular fire cases, with both 2023 and 2024 recording 9.7% of total incidents. Other fires increased by 0.8%, from 4.1% in 2023 to 4.9% in 2024. Institutional fires increased by 0.1%, from 4% in 2023 to 4.1% in 2024. Industrial fires there was no change in the proportion of industrial fire cases, with both 2023 and 2024 recording 0.4% of total incidents”, it added.
The GNFS has since urged authorities and stakeholders to take note of these trends and develop targeted strategies to mitigate fire incidents.
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