The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has attributed a fire that broke out at the boys’ dormitory of Kadjebi-Asato Senior High School (SHS) on Monday, December 2, 2025, to an electrical fault.

In a statement released on December 3, 2025, the GNFS said a preliminary investigation indicated the incident stemmed from illegal wiring connections.

The fire, which erupted on the morning of December 2, 2025, destroyed one room and its contents on the first floor of the dormitory.

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“The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded to a fire at the boys’ dormitory of Kadjebi-Asato SHS after receiving a distress call at 10:07 hours on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025,” the statement said.

Despite lacking a functional fire engine, GNFS personnel, aided by some students, began firefighting and search-and-rescue operations at 10:16 hours, successfully preventing the destruction of the entire dormitory block.

The service also reported that the other rooms and the entire ground floor were salvaged.

A total of 120 students were affected by the fire, with about 70 collapsing at the scene due to shock, panic, and smoke inhalation.

In all, approximately 58 students lost all personal belongings.

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All affected students have been treated and discharged, except two, who are still recovering.

The GNFS, while wishing all the affected students speedy recovery, also cautioned them against illegal electrical connections.

They also urged school authorities, particularly house masters and mistresses, to strengthen supervision to ensure dormitory safety.

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