Fire Ravages Kwapong Nursing Training College Dormitory — No Casualties Reported

Parts of the Kwapong Nursing Training College in the Asunafo South District of the Ahafo Region were engulfed in flames early Friday morning, sending students running for safety as firefighters battled to contain the blaze.

According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the distress call came in at about 7:12 a.m., and the Kukuom fire crew arrived on the scene within minutes. They were later joined by a reinforcement team from the Goaso Municipal Fire Station. Thanks to their combined efforts, the fire was brought under control by 8:45 a.m. and completely extinguished at 10:26 a.m.

The fire, which started in one of the rooms on the first floor of a one-storey dormitory block, quickly spread to six other rooms, destroying the roof, ceiling, students’ personal items, books, beds, and bedding. Two fire extinguishers on the affected floor also exploded during the incident.

Though the cause of the fire is still unknown, GNFS officials say investigations are underway to determine what triggered it. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported.

The incident has left many students shaken, with school authorities working closely with local security and fire officials to ensure safety and assess the extent of the damage.