Ashanti region recorded 98 fire cases and 3 deaths in less than a month

The Ashanti Region has recorded three deaths in 98 fire incidents in January 2023.

Markets in Kumasi recorded no fire incidents during Christmas and the post festive period.

Kumasi is noted for continuous fire outbreaks at the market centers during the dry season.

Regional Fire Commander, ACFO Henry Giwah, says the pragmatic measures of the Service helped avert fire outbreaks in market centers during Christmas.

Personnel from the fire service patrolled market centers day and night and sensitized traders on fire prevention.

These firefighters from the Breman station are on the ground to offer training to these bakers on fire prevention.

The chief executive officer of BB Super Fine Bakery, Madam Theresah Boakye Boadu, entreated colleagues in the baking industry to regularly train workers on fire safety to protect workers and the business.