Ghanaian Teacher Reportedly Dies in Fire Outbreak at New Edubiase
- A 35-year-old teacher, Theophilus Ofori, has tragically died after being trapped in a fire that gutted his home in New Edubiase, Ashanti Region
- Reports indicated that the New Edubiase Junior High School 'B' teacher was burnt beyond recognition before rescuers arrived at the scene
- Officials from the Ghana National Fire Service have launched an investigation into the cause of the blaze, as many mourn Ofori's tragic death
- Apostle Eric Okai, senior pastor at the Elim Church in Accra, shared his views on this in a discussion with YEN.com.gh
Theophilus Ofori, a 35-year-old Ghanaian teacher at New Edubiase in the Ashanti Region, has reportedly lost his life in a fire that broke out at his home.
The teacher, who teaches at the New Edubiase JHS 'B', was trapped in his room by a fire that gutted a three-bedroom house on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
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According to a report by MyNewsGH, the late Theophilus Ofori was burnt beyond recognition before help could arrive.
His charred remains were conveyed to the New Edubiase Government Hospital morgue for preservation.
Ghana National Fire Service officials in the Adansi South District, according to the reports, are currently investigating the cause of the fire.
The inferno on October 7 also caused property losses estimated at thousands of Ghana cedis.
Teacher dies under mysterious circumstances
In a related development, a 35-year-old basic school teacher in the Bono Region, Ampong Kyeremeh, passed away suddenly.
People close to him, however, described his passing as unusual.
Residents of the Dormaa Central town, where he lived and worked, have reportedly been asking questions about his passing.
According to a report by GhanaWeb, the incident threw the little town where he taught young students into a state of despair and mourning.
Friends rushed to Ampong's residence after being informed that he was unwell and found him unconscious in the room.
At the Dormaa Presbyterian Hospital, he was declared dead on arrival.
“They found him unconscious in the room, and he was rushed to the Dormaa Presby Hospital, but he was pronounced dead on arrival by the medical personnel.
"I must say that his death has taken the entire community by storm," the report quoted an assemblyman of the town, Eric Yeboah Kyeremeh.
Although the deceased and the assemblyman share the same surnames, it is not yet clear if they are related.
There is a suggestion that Ampong, who is a GES-recognised teacher, may have taken his own life because he was sinking into debt.
A voice recording purported to belong to Ampong emerged on social media.
In that voice recording, he was allegedly heard telling the unnamed friend that he was saddled with too much debt due to betting and was contemplating ending his own life to avoid shame.
Ghanaian preacher consoles the bereaved families
Reacting to this in a discussion with YEN.com.gh, Apostle Okai, senior pastor at Elim Church, offered his condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Theophilus Ofori.
Apostle Okai said that death leaves a heartache that no one else can heal, but love leaves a memory that no one else can steal.
He noted that the incident could prompt questions about life's purpose and the afterlife, and while some might find solace in their faith, others might struggle with the uncertainty of life's circumstances.
The man of God also prayed that Theophilus' family would find strength and comfort during this difficult time.
"Death leaves a heartache that no one else can heal, but love leaves a memory that no one else can steal. I offer my condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Theophilus Ofori. This incident can prompt questions about life's purpose and the afterlife," he said.
"Some may find solace in their faith, believing that Theophilus' life was in God's hands. Others may struggle with the uncertainty of life's circumstances. May Theophilus' family find strength and comfort during this difficult time," he added.
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Fire destroys over 100 shops at Suame
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported earlier that a fire broke out at the Suame Post Office market in the Ashanti Region, leaving many traders devastated.
The fire on August 26, 2025, destroyed at least 100 shops and items worth millions of cedis, with some reports suggesting over 300 shops were destroyed.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
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