The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has ordered the immediate closure of a mobile mini restaurant operating with LPG at a Total Filling Station on Oxford Street, Osu, Accra.
The shutdown follows a viral video circulating on social media, which shows the restaurant using open flames dangerously close to fuel pumps, posing an imminent fire hazard.
In a press release dated April 30, 2025, the GNFS emphasised that fuel stations are designated high-risk zones due to the storage of highly flammable substances.
As such, the use of LPG, open flames, or any spark-generating activity in these areas is strictly prohibited and punishable by law.
“The GNFS remains committed to working collaboratively with fuel and gas station operators to ensure full compliance with safety standards,” the statement said.
The Acting Chief Fire Officer (Ag. CFO) Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sapong, has directed intensified inspections across all fuel and gas stations nationwide.
She warned that individuals or businesses found breaching fire safety protocols will face strict legal consequences.
The public is advised to prioritise safety, remain vigilant, and promptly report any unsafe practices near fuel or gas stations to the nearest fire station or via the GNFS hotlines (0302772446 / 0299340383) for immediate action.
