Fire destroys nine containers, five vehicles and 30 wooden structures in Darkuman

A fire outbreak at Attico, Cable and Wireless, in Darkuman, Accra, has destroyed nine containers, five vehicles and about 30 wooden structures.

The blaze occurred on Monday, October 19, 2026, with the Dansoman Fire Station reporting that the Fire Master Control received an alert at 2:40 p.m.

Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at 2:41 p.m. and arrived at 3:01 p.m. They battled the fire for several hours, bringing it under control at 3:51 p.m. before fully extinguishing it at 6:37 p.m.

The destruction included nine containers, approximately 30 wooden structures and five Bihatsu high-jet vehicles, popularly known as Abosie Okai machos.

No casualties were recorded despite the extensive damage caused by the fire.

The cause of the outbreak remains under investigation, with further details expected as inquiries continue.