The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has condemned the attack on its officers by some youth in Adum, Kumasi, as they battled the raging fire that has razed over 400 properties.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Atinkaonline, the Public Relations Officer of the GNFS, ADO1 Alex King Nartey, described the assault as senseless and counterproductive, stressing that such actions only hinder their efforts in firefighting.
“Attacking our men doesn’t make sense. It doesn’t help our operations in any way. Instead of obstructing us, the public should support us in our efforts to contain fires,”- he said.
The fire, which broke out in the early hours of Friday near Hello FM, spread rapidly, destroying numerous businesses. However, ADO1 Nartey assured the public that the situation was now under control.
“The rate at which the fire was spreading has reduced. This morning, it was moving rapidly, but we’ve managed to contain it,”- he stated.
He also revealed that the newly appointed Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong, who has vast experience in firefighting, is en route to the Ashanti Region with the operations team to ensure the blaze is fully extinguished before the end of the day.
Despite their commitment, he admitted that the service faces logistical challenges, including outdated fire tenders and inadequate equipment, but emphasized their relentless push to overcome these difficulties.
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He also blamed local assemblies for failing to implement the fire service’s recommendations due to fear, stressing that such inaction only worsens the situation.
“If the public fails to support us, it will ultimately harm them. We are appealing to everyone to work with us instead of attacking our officers,” he urged.
Firefighters remain on-site, working tirelessly to fully extinguish the inferno as investigations continue into the cause of the disaster.
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