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Farmers cautioned about use of fire
Farmers across the country have been urged to exercise extreme caution in the use of fire, as deceptive weather conditions threaten to trigger bushfire outbreaks despite recent rainfall in parts of Ghana.
Mr Thomas Kwabena Bonsu, Executive Director of the Kumasi-based Fire and Bush Burning Prevention Advocacy, issued the warning in a public statement responding to alerts from the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet).
He noted that while isolated rains may give the impression of reduced fire risk, the underlying heat wave and dry conditions remain dangerously persistent.
“The rains we’re seeing in some areas are not enough to suppress the high temperatures and dry vegetation,” Mr Bonsu cautioned. “This is a critical time for farmers to be vigilant. A single spark could devastate entire farms.”
According to GMet, temperatures are expected to rise sharply in the coming days, with the approaching harmattan season further intensifying the heat. The agency has advised the public to prepare for scorching conditions and to avoid activities that could ignite fires.
Mr Bonsu identified common bushfire triggers such as burning for land clearing, hunting, smoking, and cooking on farms.
He stressed that farmers must take GMet’s warnings seriously and adopt preventive measures to protect their crops, livelihoods, and surrounding communities.
“Bushfires don’t just destroy farms—they erase years of investment and threaten food security,” he said.
He also called for stronger public support for fire safety education campaigns, urging community leaders, media outlets, and civil society groups to help raise awareness about responsible fire use both in homes and in the bush.
The Fire and Bush Burning Prevention Advocacy organisation continues to work closely with GMet and other stakeholders to promote climate resilience and fire prevention across Ghana.
From Kingsley E. Hop, Kumasi
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The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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