Seven family members perish in a house fire at Akyempim in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality of Ghana’s Central Region.
The Ghana National Fire Service says the fire started early Saturday morning. Officers from the Dunkwa-On-Offin station received a call around 1:04 a.m. and arrived about fifteen minutes later. They found part of a four-bedroom house in flames, with one room locked from the outside.
Firefighters fought the blaze and put it out by 1:32 a.m. Sadly, two adults and five children died before help could reach them.
Investigators say the victims were a family, including children between one and fifteen years old. Early findings suggest the husband of one of the women may have started the fire and later took his own life. Police have taken the bodies for further examination.
Residents described the loss as unbearable. They said the family was well-known and loved in the area. The Ghana National Fire Service has offered condolences and promised to increase fire safety education, especially in residential areas.
Local leaders called for more public awareness about fire prevention. They also urged families to check electrical systems and keep escape routes open in case of emergencies.
Source: GBC GHANA
