{"id":108475,"date":"2025-12-25T18:03:59","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T18:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=108475"},"modified":"2025-12-25T18:03:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T18:03:59","slug":"public-urged-to-remain-vigilant-to-ensure-fire-incident-free-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=108475","title":{"rendered":"Public urged to remain vigilant to ensure fire incident-free Christmas \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Western Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid activities that could cause fire outbreaks in their homes and other places during the Christmas festivities.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Assistant Divisional Officer (ADO) I, Linda Afua Pongo, Deputy Public Relations Officer (PRO) for the Western Region GNFS, said during a door-to-door sensitisation campaign in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis that it was imperative for citizens to strictly adhere to fire safety measures to ensure a fire-free Christmas season.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Speaking in an interview, she stated that the door-to-door engagements would run throughout the festive season, and the goal was to\u00a0prevent fire outbreaks during the yuletide. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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ADO I Pongo said as part of the initiative, fire officers would hold engagements and\u00a0outreach programmes in communities, markets, and other public spaces to educate\u00a0residents on fire prevention and basic safety practices.<\/p>\n

She said, \u201cThe exercise is designed to significantly reduce the incidence of fire\u00a0outbreaks, particularly domestic fires, which tend to rise during the festive seasons.\u201d<\/p>\n

She explained that the Command adopted the door-to-door approach after observing a\u00a0consistent increase in household fire incidents during Christmas celebrations, largely\u00a0due to unsafe cooking practices, electrical faults, and the misuse of fire-related items.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur goal is not necessarily to record zero fire incidents, but to drastically reduce the\u00a0number of occurrences during the festive season,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n

ADO I, Pongo<\/strong>, urged residents to prioritise fire safety, emphasising that public cooperation is essential in preventing fire outbreaks.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are confident that the public will embrace the guidance we are providing, as prevention remains the most effective way to combat fire incidents, and collective responsibility is vital to keeping our communities safe this Christmas,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

She also advised residents to keep the Fire Service emergency contacts readily available and to report any incidents to the nearest station for a prompt response, emphasising: \u201cWe remain steadfast in our commitment to protecting lives and property.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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