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A fire outbreak has been reported near the Akosombo Dam in the Eastern Region.
This has raised concerns about potential risks to the area.
Details about the cause of the fire remain unclear, and authorities have yet to provide specific information on the extent of the damage or the affected areas.
Eyewitnesses close to the scene have called on the Ghana National Fire Service to intervene urgently to prevent the fire from spreading further.
The proximity of the blaze to the Akosombo Dam has heightened anxieties, given the dam's significance as a critical energy and water resource for the country.
Fire incident reported near Akosombo Dam; assistance from the Ghana Fire Service is urgently required to extinguish the blaze.#JoyNews pic.twitter.com/c8JGnNblpp
— JoyNews (@JoyNewsOnTV) January 17, 2025
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