A gas explosion has occurred at Bogobiri in the Obuasi Municipality of the Ashanti region with one person feared dead.
In a Facebook post, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), disclosed that the incident was caused by welding activity at a garage.
“Thanks to the tactical approach deployed by firefighting teams from Anglogold, Obuasi, and Fomena Fire Stations, the inferno at the Bogobiri garage near the stadium junction in Obuasi has been brought under control.
“Overhaul operations are currently underway to extinguish any remaining pockets of fire within the affected five (5) structures made up of 3 metal containers and 2 concrete buildings.
“Unfortunately, one (1) victim has reported, and seven (7) others who sustained severe injuries have been hospitalized in Obuasi and Kumasi.”
