Fire Destroys Structures Near Arts Centre In Accra
- A fire has razed structures behind the Arts Centre in Accra, destroying several properties
- Belongings such as mattresses and personal documents, among other items, were lost in the inferno
- The incident, which was reportedly sparked by poor electrical wiring in a housing structure, began around 8:30 am
Fire has gutted structures behind the arts centre in Accra, leading to the loss of several properties
Belongings such as mattresses, personal documents, and utensils, among other items, were lost in the fire.
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The fire is believed to have been started by an electrical fault from poor wiring.
There were no casualties in the fire, which started around 8:30 am on Saturday.
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Meanwhile, officials from the Ghana Fire Service are working to establish the cause of the fire.
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