The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has raised concerns about fire safety compliance within the Kpone industrial enclave, warning that a major fire outbreak in the area could pose significant risks to Ghana’s energy supply and economic stability.
Divisional Officer II (DO II) Ebenezer Yenzu, Tema Regional Public Relations Officer of the GNFS, described the enclave as one of the country’s most strategically important industrial zones due to the concentration of critical energy and petroleum infrastructure.
Speaking at an intersectoral review meeting organised by the Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Assembly (KKMA), Mr. Yenzu highlighted key installations within the enclave, including the Sunon Asogli Power Plant, Quantum LPG and Quantum Oil facilities.
According to him, the presence of major power generation, oil and gas facilities makes the area particularly vulnerable to industrial fire disasters if strict safety standards are not maintained.
“A major fire incident within the enclave could result in catastrophic shortages of oil and gas products and significantly affect electricity generation across the country,” he warned.
Mr. Yenzu stressed that any large-scale fire in the enclave could have far-reaching implications for national energy security, industrial operations and the broader economy.
To mitigate these risks, he said the GNFS has intensified inspections, monitoring and enforcement activities across the industrial zone to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and emergency preparedness requirements.
He explained that the Service is working closely with facility operators to identify potential hazards, strengthen preventive measures and improve emergency response systems.
The Tema Regional Fire Service has also been engaging industries on best practices in fire prevention and risk management to reduce the likelihood of industrial accidents.
Providing an update on fire incidents within the region, Mr. Yenzu revealed that the Tema Region recorded 318 fire outbreaks between January and April 2026.
He noted that approximately one-quarter of those incidents occurred within the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality, underscoring the need for heightened vigilance and stronger safety measures.
The municipality is currently served by four fire stations located at Katamanso, Akuse, the Industrial Area and Community 25, which provide emergency response coverage for the rapidly expanding industrial corridor.
Mr. Yenzu urged businesses and industrial operators to prioritise compliance with safety regulations, conduct regular staff training programmes and maintain fire prevention equipment and systems.
He emphasised that proactive safety measures remain essential to protecting lives, safeguarding property and preserving critical national infrastructure from potentially devastating fire outbreaks.
The warning comes amid ongoing efforts by the GNFS and local authorities to strengthen fire safety awareness and improve emergency preparedness within one of Ghana’s most important industrial and energy-producing zones.
