Important files and documents printed by the printing press called Minipack in Kokomlemle in Accra have been gutted in flames on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
It was reported that the fire, which started around midday, is suspected to have started due to a power fluctuation.
All available printing machines, with other equipment have been burnt to ashes.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS)was called to the scene after smoke was reported coming out from the press.
The Manager of the company, Mr. Sam Yeboah, said that they have lost about a million cedis.
“Finished printing jobs for the GRA – vehicle tax stamps for nationwide distribution all burnt,” he said.
Mr. Yeboah continued that the fire did not only damage products but also machines which cost a fortune. The Ghana National Fire Service is seriously alarmed by the increase in fire cases since December 2022.
The Service says they have recorded about 624 fire cases in December 2022 only – a 10% increment compared to 2021.
They also said that over 226 of those cases were recorded in a week during the festive season – between December 25 and December 31.
The Service personnels cautioned Ghanaians to be careful of fire outbreaks, especially in this dry season .
Source : Myjoyonline
