Fire destroys housemaster’s residence at Oyoko Methodist SHS.

A fire outbreak at Oyoko Methodist Senior High School in Koforidua, Eastern Region, destroyed the housemaster’s residence on Monday evening.

The fire, which ravaged the entire residence, including the roof, ceiling, furniture, personal belongings, and home appliances, was brought under control, thanks to the prompt response of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), saving the adjoining boys’ dormitory from the flames.

At approximately 6:30 p.m., a fire occurred, prompting the GNFS to deploy two fire engines to the scene. The initial engine arrived at 6:34 p.m. and brought the fire under control by 7:24 p.m., with complete extinguishment achieved by 8:29 p.m. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties. Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire may have been caused by an electrical fault in the ceiling of the residence.

A thorough investigation is currently underway to determine the exact cause of the fire.

This marks the third reported fire incident in a public institution within the past 24 hours, raising renewed concerns about safety protocols on school campuses.

The school authorities have praised the GNFS for their prompt and effective response, which averted a larger disaster.