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GNFS contains Korle-Bu Medical School Laboratory fire
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) received a distress call on Tuesday night, June 18, 2025, reporting a fire at the Medical Laboratory Buildings of the Korle Bu Medical School.
The blaze affected the Accounts Office, Stores, Administration, and Archives of the Laboratory.
Firefighters from four (4) stations (Regional Headquarters Substation, Accra City, National Headquarters Substation and Ministries Fire Stations) swiftly responded and brought the fire under control at 0043 hours, with full extinguishment at 0410 hours. No injuries were recorded.
As a result of the swift response, nearby facilities such as the Allied Sciences Building, Diabetic Centre, and Stores Annex were successfully protected from the blaze.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.