The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has reported a noticeable rise in fire-related deaths and injuries in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, prompting renewed calls for strict adherence to fire safety protocols.
According to the GNFS, 16 people lost their lives and 110 others sustained injuries in fire outbreaks between January and June 2025.
This marks a significant increase from the 12 deaths and 30 injuries recorded during the same period in 2024.
In a press release dated July 7,2025, it stated that the total number of fire incidents also saw a slight rise, with 3,595 cases recorded nationwide a marginal increase of 19 cases (0.53%) over the 3,576 incidents logged in the first half of 2024.
