Fire Service saves vehicles and workshop in Ritz Junction blaze

The Ghana National Fire Service has contained a major fire outbreak at Ritz Junction near the Ashaley Botwe Taxi Station in Madina, saving a workshop and dozens of vehicles.

According to the Service, the fire occurred on April 12, 2026, with a distress call received at 12:08 hours. Three fire pumps from Madina, Adenta, and Legon stations were deployed to the scene.

The first crew, led by ADO I Patrick Rene Darkwah, arrived at 12:10 hours to find the fire spreading rapidly. The blaze was confined at 13:00 hours, brought under control at 14:07 hours, and fully extinguished at 14:40 hours.

Twelve metal containers and eighteen wooden structures were destroyed. However, firefighters salvaged a mechanic workshop containing 40 vehicles, 25 motorbikes, and 20 adjoining metal containers with their contents.

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One firefighter sustained injuries and was treated at the Madina Community Clinic. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The Service commended personnel from Madina, Adenta, and Abelemkpe fire stations for their operational support.