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Man burnt to death in fire outbreak

A man believed to be in his 70s has been burnt to death in an inferno that gutted a house at Akyem Asuboa community in Eastern region last night. The fire outbreak occurred at about midnight. The assembly member for Asuboa Salam, Andrews Sir Doe told Starr News the man …

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Defence Headquarters on fire

A fire incident occurred on the second floor of the Defence Headquarters, Garki, Abuja on Monday afternoon. A statement by the Director, Defence Information, Major-General Jimmy Akpor, confirmed the development. “The incident has been brought under control with the combined effort of the military and Federal Fire Service personnel and …

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Fire outbreak at Adabraka, cash, properties destroyed

Fire has gutted a residence at Oregon Avenue behind the Adabraka Central Mosque in Accra. The fire which started in the morning of Thursday, December 7, 2022, destroyed several properties and cash worth GH¢ 10, 000. According to a Citi News report, residents say the fire is believed to have …

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PHOTOS: The aftermath of Kantamanto market fire

Traders at Kantamanto are in despair following the unfortunate occurrence at the Central Business District of Accra. Exactly two days after the incident, many who were affected are still counting their losses. The fire outbreak is said to have occurred along the Railway line in the early hours of Tuesday. …

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VIDEO: Weija China Mall inferno: Inside the over 6-hour operation by Fire Service

Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) personnel were called to help douse an inferno at the China Mall Warehouse located at Weija Junction on Saturday, November 26. The facility, located near the Empire Cement factory had been on fire since Saturday afternoon with the blaze continuing into the evening, according to …

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Factory fire kills 38 people in central China

A fire at a factory in central China killed dozens of people on Monday, according to reports from Chinese state-media.   Chinese state run-newspaper Henan Daily reported Tuesday, November 22 that two people previously reported missing had been found dead following the blaze at the factory in Anyang, Henan province, …

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75 students displaced, 8 injured as fire ravages dormitory at KOTECH

At least eight (8) students have sustained minor injuries whilst learning materials, laptops, tools and other personal effects of 75 displaced students have been burnt to ashes in a ravaging fire outbreak at Koforidua Technical Institute (KOTECH) in the Eastern region. The fire started at about 11:30 pm Monday, November …

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PHOTOS: Fire guts boys dormitory of Koforidua Technical Institute; 8 students injured

Fire has gutted the the Boys’ dormitory of the Koforidua Technical Institute in the New Juaben North Municipality of the Eastern Region. The fire which started around 11:45 pm on Monday swept through four rooms before personnel of the National Fire Service brought it under control and prevented it from …

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Cleric, wife and their three children die in church fire

A pastor, his wife, and their three children tragically lost their lives in a fire that gutted the Methodist Church mission house in South Africa. The sad incident occurred in Askeaton locality in Cala on Thursday, November 3, 2022. The deceased are, Reverend Mandisi Mpthiti (46), his wife Dunyiswa Mphiti …

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Fire destroys hostel of Sawla Senior High School

A hostel which houses students of the Sawla Senior High School in the Sawla-Tuna- Kalba District of the Savannah Region on October 26 got destroyed by fire. Bole-based Nkilgi FM gathers that most of the belongings of the students, including books, beds, mattresses and clothing were lost in the process. …

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