The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed the death of six people following a fatal domestic fire outbreak at Abuakwa Manhyia near Wadoma Hotel in the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, December 22, 2025, and is currently under investigation.
This was in press release signed by Peter Addai, Divisional Officer Two (DO II) and Ashanti Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service.
On December 22, 2025, from the GNFS Regional Headquarters in Kumasi, the fire involved a seven-bedroom self-contained residential building with GPS Address No. AH-0984-1040. The property is owned by Mr. Kusi Abayie and was occupied by Madam Mary Serwaa and her family.
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The Service received a distress call at exactly 0053 hours. A fire appliance from the Nkawie Fire Station was immediately dispatched and arrived at the scene at 0115 hours, led by a Station Officer Two (STNO II).
Firefighters met an advanced-stage fire that was spreading rapidly in all directions. Reinforcements from the Twedie Fire Station later joined the operation, bringing the fire under control at 0157 hours and fully extinguishing it at 0322 hours.
Despite the response efforts, the building and all its contents were completely destroyed. Six badly charred bodies, believed to be members of the same family, were retrieved by firefighters and handed over to the Police at the scene.
Fire personnel, however, successfully prevented adjoining properties from being affected by the blaze.
From a safety perspective, the GNFS used the incident to caution the public against excessive use of heavy burglar-proofs and security doors in homes.
While acknowledging the importance of security, the Service stressed that buildings must allow for quick escape and easy access for rescue teams during emergencies such as fires.
The GNFS extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and loved ones affected by the tragedy, noting that it shares in their pain and loss.
The Service reaffirmed that fire safety remains a top priority and pledged to continue protecting lives and property through prevention, education, and emergency response.
Members of the public were urged to promptly report fire and related emergencies by calling 112, 0302772446, 0505001415, or the nearest Fire Station’s direct number.
