The Ashanti-Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has disclosed that there are only 23 fire tenders serving the entire region.

He said eight out of the 23 fire tenders are not working, thus 15 are functional.

Speaking on Ghanakoma morning show on Akoma 87.9FM in Kumasi with Sir John, the Ashanti Regional Public Relations Officer of the GNFS, Do3 Peter Addai, revealed those that have broken down require spare parts that need to be imported from abroad.

DO3 Peter Addai "There are currently 15 fire tenders serving 43 MMDAS in Ashanti Region," he revealed on February 10.