A major fire has torn through the Tema Heavy Industrial Area, particularly behind Ferro Fabrik Ltd.

The fire engulfed multiple wooden structures, prompting an urgent response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), which deployed seven fire tenders to the scene to see to it that things were under control.

Firefighting teams, according to reports, worked intensively to contain the fire as of the dawn of Thursday, June 19.

Senior officers, including the regional commander, operations officer, and district commanders, were on-site supervising the operations to bring the situation under control.

As reported by 3news.com, it took the prompt response from the Ghana Fire Service to help prevent the fire from spreading further, as emergency teams raced against time to minimise damage.

The Tema Heavy Industrial Area is one of Ghana's largest industrial zones, hosting a variety of manufacturing and processing industries, including steel production.

The area is equipped with world-class infrastructure, including dedicated power plants, a reliable water supply, and high-speed internet connectivity, all of which support businesses effectively.

Further reports indicated that over 500 wooden structures were destroyed in the fire.

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