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The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has taken note of a viral video circulating on social media, depicting a major bushfire on a hilly mountainous terrain in Akosombo, which has been misinterpreted as a fire burning around the Akosombo Dam.

We wish to set the record straight that the fire seen in the video is nowhere near the Akosombo Dam. However, we acknowledge that the situation is still being closely monitored by our personnel, who have been put on high alert.

Unfortunately, due to the inaccessible terrain, our team is currently unable to reach the location to fight the fire. Nevertheless, we are working closely with local authorities and stakeholders to ensure that the situation does not escalate to residential or commercial facilities.

To ensure the safety of the Akosombo Dam and surrounding communities, we have stationed personnel around the dam to monitor the situation and respond quickly in case of any developments.

We urge the public to remain calm and rest assured that this fire poses no threat to the Akosombo Dam whatsoever. There is no cause for alarm, and we will continue to monitor the situation closely to prevent any potential spread.

We would like to take this opportunity to remind the public of the importance of bushfire prevention and the need to take proactive measures to prevent such incidents. As part of our efforts to enhance bushfire prevention, we launched the 2024/2025 Bushfire Prevention Campaign, which aims to educate the public on effective bushfire prevention strategies.

We appreciate the public’s cooperation and understanding in this matter and assure them that we are working diligently to ensure their safety and well-being.

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