Between January and October 2024, Ghana has recorded a significant rise in fire outbreaks, with 658 incidents compared to 569 during the same period in 2023.
This marks a worrying trend that has raised concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of the country's firefighting services.
At the National Launch of the 2024/2025 Bushfire Prevention Campaign, Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Julius Kuunuor attributed the surge in fire outbreaks to human negligence, stressing that many of these incidents could have been prevented with greater public awareness and caution.
Over the years, Ghana has faced a series of devastating fire outbreaks, with several high-profile incidents causing significant damage to both residential and commercial properties.