Two people are feared dead following a fire that swept through the North Industrial Area branch of Duraplast Ghana in Accra in the early hours of Thursday, October 1, 2026.
One of the reported victims is said to be a two-week-old baby. However, the identities of the victims and circumstances surrounding the reported deaths had not been officially confirmed at the time of reporting.
An eyewitness alleged that the fire was triggered by an exploding gas cylinder.
The incident occurred within the industrial enclave, where thick smoke and flames were seen coming from the affected area, raising concerns among workers, residents and others nearby.
An eyewitness identified as Mohammed said a woman had been cooking for her children before leaving the gas cylinder in the care of one of them.
He alleged that the child increased the gas, resulting in an explosion that triggered the fire.
“Some woman was cooking for her children and she went out and one of the children increased it and then the cylinder exploded,” he said.
The fire reportedly spread rapidly, with thick smoke engulfing parts of the surrounding area.
The exact cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the reported deaths have not yet been officially established.
Authorities are expected to investigate the incident to determine the cause of the fire and establish the full extent of the casualties.
