- Over 10 homes destroyed in a fire outbreak at Lartebiokorshie.
- Blaze reportedly began at a plastic factory near Salvation Army School.
- Two firefighters injured; a pregnant woman and other residents rescued.
- GNFS deployed four tenders; local officials say more support is needed.
- Fire-related injuries and deaths have surged by 33% in 2025.
A raging fire tore through parts of Lartebiokorshie on Tuesday evening, leaving behind a trail of destruction and panic. More than ten houses were reduced to rubble near the Salvation Army School, with residents scrambling for safety as flames engulfed the neighborhood.
Unconfirmed reports suggest the blaze originated from a Chinese-owned plastic manufacturing facility, though investigations are still underway. The fire spread rapidly, fueled by flammable materials and dense residential structures.
Two firefighters sustained injuries while battling the inferno and were rushed to the hospital. A pregnant woman trapped inside one of the burning buildings was rescued by emergency personnel, while several other residents were evacuated and treated at nearby health facilities.
The Ghana National Fire Service deployed four tenders to the scene, but local officials say the resources were insufficient to contain the flames. Assemblyman Muntari Wahab has called for urgent reinforcements, warning that the fire continues to threaten nearby homes.
The incident comes amid a sharp rise in fire-related injuries and fatalities in Ghana, with GNFS reporting a 33% increase in the first half of 2025. The Lartebiokorshie blaze has reignited calls for stricter industrial safety protocols and improved emergency response infrastructure in urban communities.
