Fire has gutted at least some two hostels of Jacobu Senior High Technical School in the Amansie Central District capital of Jacobu in the Ashanti region on Sunday evening, leaving a trail of destruction aftermath.
Residents say massive smoke towering above high buildings were seen during the deadly inferno. Firefighters responded to distress calls and responded promptly to contain the fire to avoid spreading further to other school facilities but not before significant damage has been done.
According to the Manpower and Mobilization Officer at the National Disaster and Management Organization in the Amansie Central District, David Atta Dzizor, at least 90 students have been displaced as a result of the fire outbreak.
The Ghmailonline.com’s Philemon Ashirifie Offei reported there were no casualties but heartbreaking destructions were recorded as all mattresses and other items belonging to the students including uniforms and chop boxes were burnt beyond repairs.
Fire Guts Jacobu Senior High Technical School, Over 90 Students Displaced
According to firefighters, investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire outbreak, but preliminary report by witnesses say a gas cylinder used by one of the students to cook at the dormitory got out of control and quickly escalated to other hostels.
The National Disaster and Management Organization are mobilizing relief items for the affected students and appealing to the District Assembly and other donor agencies to come to their aid.
