The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) battled a fierce blaze for 11 hours before finally extinguishing a massive fire at Yota Energy Company Ltd in Shai Hills on Monday, October 13, 2025.
According to the Tema Regional GNFS Public Affairs Officer, Divisional Officer Grade II Ebenezer Yenzu, the fire began around 11:04 a.m. and was brought under control at 10:39 p.m.
Firefighting units from Gbetsile, Devtraco, Motorway, and Tema Metro were deployed, with support from an excavator to help contain the flames and prevent the fire from spreading.
Yenzu, who also serves as the Tema Metro Fire Commander, confirmed that two men, aged 27 and 25, sustained burns and were rushed to the Tema General Hospital before the GNFS team arrived.
He added that although the fire caused extensive damage to industrial ovens, control boards, cutting and binding machines, about 95 percent of the used tyres and a nearby warehouse were salvaged.
He noted that the cause of the fire is still under investigation, with a team of senior GNFS officers led by ACFO II Patrick N. Sallah, the Tema Regional Fire Commander, overseeing the operation.
The Afienya District Police Commander was also at the scene to ensure public safety during the response.
