The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has reported a 3.17% increase in fire outbreaks across the country from January to September 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.

According to it, there was a total of 4,650 fire incidents recorded this year, up from 4,507 in 2023.

Domestic fires were the primary contributors to these outbreaks, with common causes, including electrical faults, improper use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), indiscriminate burning of refuse and bushes, and the misuse of naked flames like mosquito coils, candles, and lighters.

Assistant Division Officer from the Public Affairs Department of the GNFS, Alex King Nartey, who shared the update during an interview on Joy News on Monday, November 18, 2024, emphasised that while fire outbreaks have increased, the situation should not be seen as a cause for panic.