A fire that broke out at the production unit of Flour Mills Ghana Limited in Tema within the Greater Accra region has been successfully extinguished, following a swift and coordinated response by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).
The fire on Wednesday, May 21, gutted parts of the company’s 10-storey building housing facility at the GAFCO Yard.
The Chief Fire Officer, Daniella Mawusi Ntow-Sapong, joined the firefighting team on the ground as the operation progressed, lending leadership and oversight to the efforts.
One worker, who suffered from smoke inhalation, was promptly attended to and conveyed to the GPHA Clinic. Medical personnel have confirmed that the individual is in stable condition and out of danger.
Significant damage was caused to armoured cables, electrical panels, and portions of the production machinery. However, thanks to the timely intervention by emergency personnel, other vital installations — including the flour warehouse, production equipment, and office spaces — were spared from destruction.
Chief Fire Officer Ntow-Sapong, who later addressed the media at the site, praised the staff of Flour Mills Ghana Limited for their prompt reporting of the incident, which she said was instrumental in averting a larger catastrophe. She urged the general public to remain vigilant and report fire outbreaks immediately to enable an effective response.
“I extend heartfelt commendations to our firefighters for their courage, swift response, and professionalism in containing the situation,” CFO Ntow-Sapong remarked.
Accompanying her at the scene were the Tema Regional Fire Officer, ACFOII Patrick Sallah; Greater Accra Regional Fire Officer, ACFOI Nissau; and Deputy Director of Operations at GNFS Headquarters, ACFOII Osmon Annum.
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) Fire and Safety Department also played a critical role in the joint operation. Officials say their cooperation and commitment were vital to the mission’s success.
An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the fire.
The blaze, which affected the third to tenth floors of the facility, was completely doused by firefighters from the Tema Regional Command at 12:39 a.m.
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