Assistant Divisional Officer (ADO I), George Lumorvi, the District Fire Commander for Central Tongu, has cautioned residents about a possible increase in the risk of domestic fires during the rainy season.
This increase, he explained, would primarily be caused by electrical faults linked to heavy rainfall and windstorms.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), ADO Lumorvi emphasized that the Ghana National Fire Service in the district is intensifying its Fire Safety Education campaigns across churches, schools, markets, and workplaces.
These efforts, he said, aim to sensitize the public on safety practices to prevent fire outbreaks. "During the rainy season, we typically record an increase in domestic fire cases, mostly due to electrical faults triggered by thunderstorms, lightning, and falling trees that damage power lines," he stated. "We are advising the public to switch off electrical and electronic appliances when it starts to rain or when dark clouds form, to avoid electrical surges." He also warned residents against sheltering or parking under trees, which pose significant risks during storms, and advised individuals living in flood-prone areas to be prepared for possible evacuation to safer locations.
