Makola Zongo Lane Fire Finally Extinguished

The Ghana Fire Service has announced that it has finally doused the fire at Makola.

A statement shared via social media said Makola Zongo Lane fire has finally been extinguished.

A massive fire broke out at Zongo Lane near Rawlings Park, Accra, on Sunday, September 1, 2024, morning at 09:40 hours, engulfing shops and warehouses dealing in home appliances, leather materials, mattresses, and other goods. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly after receiving the distress fire call at 10:06 am, with the first pump from the Ministry Fire Station arriving at 10:16 am.

Ten (10) fire appliances, including a Turntable Ladder and water tanker, battled the blaze involving multiple shops and warehouses. Despite challenges due to locked shops, warehouses, heavy fuel load and closeness of structures, firefighters were successfully confined the fire.

No injuries were reported, and efforts continue to fully bring the fire under control and extinguish the blaze. The Chief Fire Officer, CFO Julius A. Kuunuor, the Greater Accra Commander, and the Acting Director Operations are overseeing the firefighting operations, with the police maintaining order and preventing looting at the scene.

The fire razed on throughout the week with efforts being made to douse it.

The building that caught the fire is said to have broken down.

In a post on Facebook, the service said:

BREAKING NEWS

MAKOLA ZONGO LANE FIRE FINALLY EXTINGUISHED

MORE DETAILS LATER

KUDOS TO ALL FIREFIGHTERS FOR A GOOD JOB DONE

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