According to GNFS, the deaths in 2017 represented a three percent increase as compared to the 32 people who died in 2016. However, in spite of the reduction in the number of fire outbreaks, the number of deaths in 2017 was higher than the deaths recorded in 2016, a major source of concern. With respect to recorded deaths in the regions from fire, Greater Accra had six, Central and Eastern Regions recorded one death each, Western Region had three, with the three regions in the north not recording any deaths. Unacceptable“The death toll from the Ghana Fire Service data is very unfortunate. ‘Outbreaks Manageable and Preventable’Mr Anaglate believes the causes of fire outbreaks in Ghana, especially in recent times, are clear indications of gross disregard for basic fire safety rules.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 21, 2018 11:03 UTC