Bibiani Fire Station Records 50 Emergency Cases in First Half of 2026; No Deaths Reported

Bibiani Fire Station Records 50 Emergency Cases in First Half of 2026; No Deaths Reported

The Bibiani Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has recorded 50 emergency cases during the first half of 2026, with no deaths recorded at the scene of any of the incidents.

The Municipal Fire Commander for Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai, DO1 Enock Tetteh, disclosed this in an interview with Bibianinews.com while presenting the station's mid-year operational report.

According to him, the station attended to a total of 23 fire outbreaks and 2 road traffic accidents during the period under review. He explained that domestic fires remained the leading cause of fire outbreaks in the municipality, highlighting the need for increased public education on fire prevention.

The breakdown of the fire incidents shows that domestic fires accounted for 10 cases, making them the highest category recorded. Industrial and commercial fires followed with 5 cases, while electrical fires accounted for 3 incidents. The station also recorded 5 fires resulting from mechanical and other related causes.

DO1 Enock Tetteh further revealed that the station responded to 2 road traffic accidents, with a total of 25 casualties recorded across all emergency incidents attended during the period. He, however, expressed relief that no fatalities were recorded at the scene of any of the emergencies.

The Fire Commander attributed the station's effective emergency response to the dedication and professionalism of personnel, as well as the cooperation received from members of the public and other emergency service agencies.

He used the opportunity to urge residents of Bibiani and surrounding communities to adopt good fire safety practices to help reduce the incidence of fire outbreaks. He advised households and business owners to ensure proper electrical installations, regularly inspect electrical appliances, and avoid overloading power sockets.

DO1 Enock Tetteh also cautioned the public against sleeping with lighted candles during power outages, describing the practice as one of the major causes of preventable domestic fires. He encouraged residents to use safer lighting alternatives whenever electricity is interrupted.

Emphasising the importance of fire prevention, he reminded the public that "Fire is a good servant but a bad master," and called on everyone to exercise caution when handling naked flames, gas cylinders, electrical appliances, and other potential fire hazards.

He further encouraged the public to report fire outbreaks and other emergencies promptly to the Ghana National Fire Service to ensure quick response and minimise damage to lives and property.

The Ghana National Fire Service continues to intensify public education on fire safety across the municipality as part of efforts to promote a safer environment and reduce preventable fire incidents.

Source:Bibianinews.com