By Daily Newsflash | Aputuogya, Ashanti Region
Published: August 9, 2026
An 89-year-old man, identified as Kwaku Opoku, has died after being trapped in a fire that gutted part of a five-bedroom house at Aputuogya in the Ashanti Region.
The incident occurred at a house with digital address AT-1140-4270, near God’s Way Maternity Clinic.
Fire Service response
According to a report by the *Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the fire affected two of the four self-contained bedrooms in the building.
A combined team from the Regional Sub-Station and the KNUST Fire Station responded to the distress call and managed to bring the blaze under control using water.
During the firefighting operation, personnel discovered and retrieved the body of Mr. Opoku from one of the affected rooms.
Cause under investigation
The cause of the fire is currently unknown. Fire personnel have commenced investigations to establish what triggered the incident.
The fire has also left other occupants of the house displaced. Authorities are assessing the extent of damage to the property.
We extend our condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Kwaku Opoku.
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