By Fire swept through three girls’ dormitories at Labone Senior High School in Accra on Sunday afternoon. One dormitory was completely destroyed. Two others were partially damaged.
The fire broke out while students were attending their afternoon prep, sparing them from harm. However, several personal belongings, including mattresses, chop boxes, and learning materials, were lost in the blaze.
Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly, arriving at the scene within seven minutes of being dispatched.
ADO Alex King Nartey spoke about the incident. He is a member of the GNFS Public Relations Department. He provided details of the response effort
“When we arrived, we discovered that the girls’ dormitory—specifically the new building—was on fire. Out of the six dormitories on the top floor, three were affected. One was completely destroyed. The other two sustained partial damage,” he said.
The fire, which started at around 1pm, was brought under control by 1:42 pm, preventing further destruction. The exact cause remains unknown. The GNFS has launched an investigation. Preliminary suspicions point to a possible electrical fault.
Despite the devastation, no injuries or casualties were recorded. The displaced students have been temporarily relocated to the school’s assembly hall for shelter, while authorities work to restore order.
“By God’s grace, all the students are safe and accounted for,” Nartey reassured.
Meanwhile, the management of Labone SHS has urged parents to remain calm. They assure the general public that the situation has been contained. The school has pledged to put in place stronger safety measures to prevent future occurrences.
Investigations are ongoing. The focus remains on providing immediate relief for the affected students. Additionally, we are assessing the full extent of the damage.
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