Firefighters Save 16 Shops at Dunkwa Gridco

Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) saved 16 commercial structures from complete destruction during an inferno at Dunkwa Gridco in the Central Region on Saturday, 17 October 2026.

The swift intervention saved 12 wooden stores and four metal container shops.

A water tanker provided by the Upper Denkyira East Municipal Assembly assisted crew members at the scene to bring the situation under control.

Despite the successful containment, the fire destroyed eight wooden structures, two metal container shops, and several personal belongings.

No casualties or injuries were reported.

Investigations are ongoing to ascertain the cause of the blaze.