A devastating fire outbreak at the Kisseman Junction slum near Achimota-Samodak has claimed the life of a four-month-old baby and destroyed over 20 wooden structures.
The fire, which broke out in the early hours of Wednesday, February 5, 2025, left many residents displaced and in shock.
According to a statement from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), firefighters from the Legon and Abelemkpe Fire Stations responded swiftly, arriving at 04:24 hours-just 12 minutes after receiving the distress call at 04:12 hours.
Their rapid response helped prevent the fire from spreading to nearby buildings, including a warehouse.
