A fire that engulfed over 10 vehicles at a workshop in Abossey Okai was reportedly exacerbated by delays in the Ghana National Fire Service's response. Residents have voiced concerns over the time taken by fire personnel to address an alleged fault with their pumping machine upon arrival.
The incident, which saw a significant number of vehicles destroyed, has led to public scrutiny of the fire service's preparedness and equipment. Eyewitnesses claim several crucial minutes were lost as firefighters attempted to rectify issues with their pumping apparatus before commencing effective firefighting operations.