The cause of the fire is yet to be determined and remains under investigation
A late-night fire that engulfed parts of the Medical Laboratory buildings at the Korle Bu Medical School has been brought under control by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), averting further damage to adjacent facilities.
The fire, which broke out around 11:50 pm on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, affected key sections of the Laboratory building, including the Accounts Office, Stores, Administration, and Archives.
According to the Fire Service in a Facebook post on June 18, 2025, a distress call was placed to the GNFS, prompting a swift response from four fire stations, Regional Headquarters Substation, Accra City, National Headquarters Substation, and the Ministries Fire Station.
Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control by 12:43 am on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, with complete extinguishment achieved by 4:10 am.
No injuries or casualties were reported.
Nearby structures, including the Allied Sciences Building, Diabetic Centre, and the Stores Annex, were protected from the fire.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined and remains under investigation.
In a statement issued by the Greater Accra Regional Public Relations Officer of the GNFS, the service commended its officers for their professionalism and dedication in managing the incident.
AM/KA
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