Two Feared Dead In Early Morning Fire At North Industrial Area

Two persons, including a two-week-old baby, are feared dead after fire swept through the North Industrial Area in Accra in the early hours of Thursday, October 1, 2026.

The incident occurred at the Duraplast Ghana branch within the industrial enclave, where thick smoke and flames were seen billowing, causing panic among workers and residents nearby.

According to an eyewitness, the fire was triggered by an exploding gas cylinder.

The eyewitness, who gave his name as Mohammed, said a woman had been cooking for her children and briefly stepped out, leaving the cylinder in the care of one of them.

"Some woman was cooking for her children and she went out and one of the children increased it and then the cylinder exploded," he alleged.

The fire is said to have spread rapidly after the explosion, engulfing parts of the facility in thick smoke.

As of the time of filing this report, the identities of the victims and the exact circumstances surrounding the reported deaths had not been officially confirmed by authorities.

Officials are yet to establish the exact cause of the fire.

Investigations are expected to be conducted to determine the cause of the blaze and the full extent of casualties.