The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has expressed serious concerns about the rapid expansion of slum settlements in urban areas across the country.
They warned that these unregulated and overcrowded communities significantly increase the risk of urban fires, making them hotspots for devastating incidents.
This warning follows the fire that occurred at the Sakumono-Asoprochona Railway enclave on May 5, which destroyed dozens of homes and displaced many residents.
According to the GNFS, the spread of makeshift structures, poor waste management, and insufficient access to fire safety measures in slum areas create a high-risk environment for fires.
