General News of Sunday, 1 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comImproper storage of petrol has been identified as the cause of a fire that severely damaged a five-bedroom house at Ekumfi Esikumah in the Central Region. The incident, which occurred on February 26, 2026, destroyed large portions of the house, including a kitchen, provision store, and several personal belongings. Despite the extent of destruction, firefighters were able to salvage one bedroom and some of its contents. The timely intervention of the fire service is credited with preventing further destruction and protecting adjoining properties in the community. Authorities are expected to intensify public education on the safe handling and storage of flammable substances such as petrol to prevent similar incidents.

Source: GhanaWeb March 01, 2026 16:56 UTC