A potential tragedy was averted in Koforidua on Thursday night after firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) swiftly responded to an LPG cylinder fire in a residential apartment at Monrovia, Koforidua.
The incident occurred around 7:20 p.m. when a 6kg pressurized LPG cylinder reportedly caught fire in the kitchen of a self-contained apartment.
A crew from the Koforidua Municipal Fire Station, led by Assistant Divisional Officer I Sagoe, quickly arrived at the scene and began firefighting operations.
Thanks to their rapid intervention, the blaze was brought under control and contained within minute and completely extinguished in an hour.
Although the fire destroyed the LPG cylinder and several kitchen items, no injuries were recorded.
The swift efforts prevented the flames from spreading to other parts of the building.
The GNFS has since reminded the public to regularly inspect their gas cylinders and connections for defects and to contact emergency services immediately in case of gas leaks or fire outbreaks.
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