Parts of the main cables that run behind the Lube Oil Company in Tema, in the Greater Accra Region, have been destroyed by a fire that affected the Tema Region of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
The wires have been severely damaged by the fire, which was apparently observed at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, and will have to be replaced because they cannot be saved.
Customers in places including Adjetey Ansah, the Naval Quarters, Aunty Kate, Leonardo, and Bankuman experienced brief power outages as a result of this occurrence; regrettably, some of them were left without power till the next day. On the morning of Wednesday, January 1, 2025, however, the power supply was restored to all impacted clients.
As of right now, the fire’s source remains unknown. Ms. Sakyiwaa Mensah, the power distributor’s Tema Region Public Relations Officer, expressed gratitude to the Ghana National Fire Service for their prompt action in putting out the fire.
When asked how much the damaged wires will cost, Ms. Mensah responded that “the extent of damage is still being assessed.” It will be challenging for us to determine the associated cost until this assessment is completed.
But “it will be an appreciable cost as the damage is major,” she noted. She also expressed regret to the impacted customers who were unable to celebrate the start of the new year because of the fire.
The PRO also advised the general public to exercise caution when handling open flames during dry seasons and around bushes since they can quickly catch fire and cause significant property damage, as well as impact businesses.
