A fire outbreak has destroyed five rooms at the Gambaga Witches Camp in the North East Region after flames swept through an unoccupied structure within the facility.
The blaze is suspected to have originated from nearby bush burning before spreading rapidly and threatening an eight-room block at the camp, causing panic among residents.
Personnel from the Gambaga Fire Station rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call and successfully brought the situation under control. Their swift intervention helped prevent the fire from engulfing the entire building, with three rooms rescued while five were completely reduced to ashes.
Sources at the scene indicated that the flames had already intensified by the time firefighters arrived. The response was reportedly slowed by a late emergency call and poor road access to the area, making it difficult for fire tenders to reach the camp quickly. The surrounding bushland, which was already on fire, further complicated efforts to contain the blaze.
Although no injuries or fatalities have been reported, the destruction has raised fresh concerns about fire safety and the dangers of bush burning, especially during dry conditions.
Officials are yet to carry out a comprehensive assessment to determine the total cost of the damage, while investigations remain ongoing to confirm the exact cause of the fire. Authorities are also expected to engage the community on preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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