US fire team arrives today – Gov’t

A team of investigators from the United States of America (USA) who are expected to assist Ghana unravel the mystery behind the recent fire outbreaks in the country will arrive today.

President Mahama first gave hint of the invitation of the US experts last week when he visited the Makola number two market which was gutted by fire.

Speaking to the media at the Flagstaff House on Tuesday, Deputy Minister of Information and Media Relations, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said the team in collaboration with their Ghanaian counterpart will swing into action as soon as they arrive.

Felixs Ofosu Kwakye added: “Government attaches a lot of importance to this investigation and is committed to ensuring that we find out the causes and take steps to prevent their recurrence”.