The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has successfully extinguished a major fire that destroyed seven metal container shops at Spintex Road near Marina Mall in the early hours of Saturday, February 7, 2026, with no casualties recorded.
Three fire pumps from the Motorway, Tema Metro and Tema Industrial Area Fire Stations were mobilised to contain the blaze that gutted commercial shops housing furniture, tailoring and grocery businesses. The fire service reported that all shop contents were destroyed, though firefighters prevented the flames from spreading to Marina Mall and nearby properties.
Assistant District Officer I Derrick Sarkodie led the Tema Motorway Fire Engine, which served as the base pump after a faulty fire engine at the closer Kasapreko Fire Station could not be deployed. The team arrived to find an advanced-stage fire spreading rapidly through the metal container structures.
Through coordinated tactical firefighting efforts, the combined team brought the fire under control and fully extinguished it. Firefighters successfully salvaged a car garage containing over 35 vehicles, several adjoining shops and nearby residential buildings.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Ghana National Fire Service.
The incident highlights ongoing challenges with fire service equipment readiness, as the faulty engine at Kasapreko Fire Station, which is closest to the scene, necessitated deployment from more distant stations. Response time and equipment reliability remain critical factors in minimizing fire damage in commercial and residential areas.
No injuries or fatalities were reported among shop owners, residents or firefighting personnel during the operation.