- Fire breaks out in Job 600 building in Parliament.
- Cause of fire unknown, investigation pending.
- Building declared unsafe due to smoke damage.
- Meeting between Assurance Committee and Minister disrupted.
A sudden and intense fire has broken out in a section of the Job 600 building in Parliament, sending shockwaves through the entire complex. According to eyewitnesses, the fire started in a store room on one of the floors of the building, although the exact cause of the blaze is still unknown.
The Greater Accra Regional Commander of the Fire Service, ACFO 1 Roberta Agrey Ghanson, was quickly alerted to the situation and rushed to the scene to coordinate the response. Upon arrival, Commander Ghanson assessed the situation and immediately deployed her team to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to other parts of the building.
Despite the challenges, the Fire Service team worked tirelessly to bring the fire under control, using specialized equipment and techniques to combat the blaze. However, due to the intensity of the fire and the resulting smoke damage, Commander Ghanson has declared the building unsafe for occupation until further notice.
The entire premise is being evacuated as a precautionary measure to ensure everyone’s safety, with workers and officials being relocated to a nearby assembly point. The incident has also disrupted the Assurance Committee’s meeting with the Works and Housing Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, which was scheduled to take place in the building.
Commander Ghanson has assured that a thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the fire and identify measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. The Fire Service will work closely with other agencies and stakeholders to ensure that the building is restored to a safe and functional state as soon as possible.
