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Déjà vu for Mahama as Ghana’s fire crisis deepens

Tue, Mar 25 2025 5:55 PM
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For President John Mahama, the recent wave of fire outbreaks might feel like déjà vu, reminiscent of events in 2013.

Just a week after he was sworn in that year, Ghana recorded 166 fire outbreaks within the first two weeks of January alone. The Ashanti and Greater Accra Regions accounted for over 60% of these incidents, with markets and commercial hubs being the hardest hit.

Faced with mounting concerns, Mahama’s administration invited forensic fire experts from the United States to investigate the root causes and propose solutions to Ghana’s recurring fire disasters.

However, more than a decade later, the country appears stuck in a cycle of devastating outbreaks, with the same underlying issues persisting—restricted access to fire scenes, non-functional hydrants, cooking at market centers, and electrical faults.

What has changed, however, is the scale of the problem. The number of reported fire outbreaks has surged 13-fold, from 478 in 2013 to over 6,000 in 2024. The cost of damages has also skyrocketed from approximately GHS 15 million to over GHS 270 million.

Yet, despite multiple investigations—both domestic and external—there is little evidence of lasting solutions.

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Structural challenges remain unresolved. Over 50% of Ghana’s fire hydrants remain non-functional, while more than half of the country’s firefighting trucks are out of service.

These deficiencies make it even harder for firefighters to contain blazes before they escalate into full-scale disasters.

Now, less than three months into his second tenure, Mahama is once again confronting a surge in fire outbreaks. Two major fires have already destroyed properties, reigniting concerns about Ghana’s fire preparedness.

While Mahama’s 2024 manifesto includes a commitment to increase operational logistics, such as fire tenders, rescue equipment, protective gear, and hydraulic platforms for high-rise buildings, it is not part of his 120-day social contract.

For now, businesses and individuals continue to suffer immense losses, while the country awaits tangible results from years of investigations and policy promises.

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