A major fire at a commercial site in Darkuman, Accra, has destroyed nine containers, five Bihatsu high-jet vehicles popularly known as Abossey Okai machos, and approximately 30 wooden structures, according to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).

The fire broke out at Attico, Cable and Wireless, Darkuman, on Monday, October 19, 2026, prompting a response from the Dansoman Fire Station.

The GNFS said its Fire Master Control received the distress call at 2:40 pm, with a firefighting crew dispatched a minute later, at 2:41 pm. The crew arrived at the scene at 3:01 pm and worked to contain the blaze.

After sustained firefighting operations, the fire was brought under control at 3:51 pm before being completely extinguished at 6:37 pm.

The destruction included nine containers, five Bihatsu high-jet vehicles and about 30 wooden structures, leaving substantial losses at the commercial site. However, the GNFS did not provide an estimated financial value for the damaged property.

No casualties were recorded in the incident, the Service said.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and no further details have been provided on what triggered the blaze or the circumstances surrounding its outbreak.

The incident adds to concerns about the potential impact of fires at commercial locations, where closely situated structures and stored property can be exposed to extensive damage.

The GNFS has yet to announce the findings of its investigation into the Darkuman fire.

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