Fire has destroyed 13 apartments and personal belongings of residents of Bouho in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region.
According to some residents, the fire started around 12:00 hours on Saturday Night, spread widely and razed 13 apartments in the neighbourhood.
A Victim said he was asleep when the incident happened, but managed to escape unhurt.
Residents blamed the incident on the Electricity Company Of Ghana (ECG) citing lack of repairs and maintenance of their Poles.
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Although no casualties were recorded, most of the affected persons are currently settling with friends and relatives.
Landlord for one of the apartments, Mr Kofi Darko said he was asleep when the incident happened.
“We have reported several times to the ECG but nothing has happened,” he lamented.
Mr Kofi Darko appealed for urgent support from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO)
In other news: Kasoa: Commuters trapped after 40 -minute downpour
Commuters plying the Accra – Kasoa route were trapped in uncomfortable
places after about 40 minutes of rainfall.
According to reports, they were unable to move to and fro after Friday
morning’s rains.
Places including SCC, Barrier, Ataala, Apraku, and Kasoa Toll Booth were not
spared by the downpour.
Objects including vehicles were seen being washed away.
In other news: Human Resource Managers advised to introduce “Lovers Day” at workplaces
Homes Advocate, Elder Amos Kevin Annan has advised Human Resource Managers of various institutions to start initiating “Lovers Day” at workplaces.
That, he said will help strengthen the bond between the staff and their significant others.
According to him, this initiative involving couple will be an eye opener for partners to understand the careers their partners are into and if possible add their input to the benefit of the work they do.
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Additionally, in understanding the work partners do, he said it will enhance their relationships therefore giving each other the peace of mind they’ll need to help foster a cordial environment in their homes and their workplaces to enhance productivity.
He spoke as the guest speaker at the 2022 Impact Conference organized by the TOBINCO Group of Companies, held at Atinka Media Village.
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