The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has successfully contained a fire that broke out at a warehouse belonging to Peace Trading Company at Oyibi Sasaabi-Gbortsui, along the Oyibi–Dodowa road, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
The GNFS received the distress call at 1:36 p.m. and dispatched two fire engines from the Dodowa and Katamanso Fire Stations, with support from three private water tankers provided by Oswal Construction Ltd. The first fire tender from Dodowa arrived at 1:43 p.m.
The blaze was confined by 2:43 p.m., brought under control at 4:01 p.m., and completely extinguished at 4:50 p.m.
The fire destroyed items including assorted paints, furniture, bedsheets, and diagnostic devices stored in the warehouse. Fortunately, no casualties were recorded.
The cause of the fire is yet to be established.
The Tema Regional PRO commended the Dodowa District Fire Commander, DO I David Hojisky, and his crew led by ADO I Damsah, for their swift response, which prevented the warehouse and nearby properties from being completely destroyed.
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Read the statement below by the GNFS
GNFS CONTAINS WAREHOUSE FIRE AT OYIBI GBORTSUI
At 1336 hours on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, the GNFS received a distress fire call reporting a fire outbreak at a warehouse belonging to Peace Trading Company at Oyibi Sasaabi-Gbortsui on the Oyibi–Dodowa road.
Two (2) fire engines from Dodowa and Katamanso Fire Stations, supported by three (3) private water tankers from Oswal Construction Ltd., were dispatched.
The first appliance from Dodowa arrived at 1343 hours. The fire was confined at 1443 hours, brought under control at 1601 hours, and fully extinguished at 1650 hours.
The blaze destroyed assorted paints, furniture, bedsheets, diagnostic devices, etc., stored in the warehouse.
Fortunately, no casualties were recorded. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Kudos to DO I David Hojisky, Dodowa District Fire Commander, and his crew led by ADO I Damsah for their swift intervention that saved the warehouse and nearby properties from total ruin.
Filed by the PRO,
Tema Region
(Wednesday, September 24, 2025)
For more on this, kindly contact the Tema PRO, DO II Ebenezer Yenzu on 0247009115 or 0261749067
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