Breaking: Major fire breaks out at Avenor in Accra’s North Industrial Area
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A fire outbreak has been reported early today, Thursday morning, 1 October 2026, at Avenor in Accra’s North Industrial Area, also referred to as North Kaneshie.
The blaze is occurring near Avenor Junction, close to an Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) power station. Initial reports and video footage circulating on social media and shared by some media outlets, show active flames and smoke in the area.
Some accounts mention the fire involving structures near a plastic industry or factory in the vicinity.
The Ghana National Fire Service has been alerted, with emergency responders reported to be on scene or en route as efforts begin to contain the fire. No official confirmation of the cause, the extent of damage, or any casualties was immediately available.
The1957News will be providing further updates as firefighting operations continue.
