A devastating fire outbreak has razed down a teacher’s bungalow at Damongo Senior High School. The unfortunate incident occurred on Monday, December 12, 2024, at around 11:00 am.
The fire outbreak which gutted the bungalow, caused significant damage sending shockwaves throughout the school community.
Eyewitnesses reports gathered by spearfm.com disclosed that the fire was caused by bushfires from the nearby Yagbon Residential Area (Y.R.A).
The eyewitnesses account of the devastating event revealed further that the fire rapidly spread aided by long grasses and weeds inside the school fence with severe flames ravaging the teacher’s bungalow.
Fortunately, the occupant of the bungalow was out of town when the incident happened having been transferred to a senior high school in Bamboi as an assistant headmistress. This was revealed to Spear FM’s news team from a source close to the school.
The staff member who wants his identity concealed confirmed that the bungalow was empty, and that the teacher had relocated to her new post at Bamboi in the Bole municipality of the Savannah Region.
Personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service who were dispatched to the scene to contain the situation were commended by the school authority and students for their swift intervention, which prevented further damage.
The timely response of the GNFS ensured that the fire was brought under control, minimizing the destruction of school property.
There were no casualties recorded at the scene of the fire outbreak.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of fire safety and prevention measures, especially in areas prone to bushfires
