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Fuel tanker fire in Kumasi, Ghana
Overview
On October 10, 2026, a fire involving two fuel tankers occurred at the Kaase Angola Tanker Yard in Kumasi, Ghana. The blaze took place opposite the Latex Foam Company.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) deployed three fire pumps to manage the incident. Firefighters brought the blaze under control by 8:04 PM and fully extinguished it by 8:36 PM. One tanker was completely destroyed, while a second tanker sustained partial damage. No casualties were reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Entities
Cross River State Police Command · Odukpani Local Government Area · Ghana National Fire Service · Kumasi · Kaase Angola Tanker Yard
Timeline
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[CRIME] 4 sourcesFuel tanker fire in Kumasi destroys one vehicle and damages another
A fire at the Kaase Angola Tanker Yard in Kumasi destroyed one fuel tanker and damaged another; no casualties were reported.
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesPetroleum tanker fire destroys shops in Cross River State
A petroleum tanker overturned and caught fire near the Odukpani Local Government Secretariat in Cross River State, destroying shops and vehicles. The driver was rescued and hospitalized.
Sources
chale.news · crossriverwatch.com · dailytrust.com.ng · ghanaiantimes.com.gh · gistmania.com · onuaonline.com · theghanareport.com