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Fire destroys 20 wooden structures, two containers and church at Agbogba Yellow Container

Fire destroys 20 wooden structures, two containers and church at Agbogba Yellow Container

A fire outbreak at Agbogba Yellow Container in the Ga East Municipality of the Greater Accra Region has destroyed 20 wooden structures, two metal containers and a church, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has said. According to the GNFS, the fire destroyed the two metal containers, 20 wooden structures and True Heaven Way Ministry, including their contents.

A fire outbreak at Agbogba Yellow Container in the Ga East Municipality of the Greater Accra Region has destroyed 20 wooden structures, two metal containers and a church, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has said.

The Madina Fire Station responded to the incident following a distress call, with firefighters working to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby properties.

According to the GNFS, the fire destroyed the two metal containers, 20 wooden structures and True Heaven Way Ministry, including their contents.

However, firefighters successfully salvaged two other metal containers, approximately 10 wooden structures and adjoining buildings, limiting further damage.

The operation was supported by a fire tender from the GNFS Headquarters.

No casualties were recorded in the incident, while the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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