In the year 2021, 679 electrical fires were recorded nationwide, representing 12.29% of the 5,525 fire outbreaks reported. These incidents caused the loss of millions of Ghana cedis, as well as valuable lives and livelihoods.
In 2022, electrical fires increased significantly by 43.44% compared to 2021, with a total of 924 incidents recorded.
Subsequent years experienced fluctuating trends thus: 855 cases in 2023 (14.31% of total fire incidents and 953 cases in 2024 (14.81%), Electrical fires remain a persistent and growing concern.
As at the end of 2025, over 435 electrical fires have been recorded nationwide.
Sadly, 17 precious lives were lost due to electrical fires.
DO NOT BE IN HASTE TO HAVE ELECTRICAL POWER CONNECTED TO YOUR PROPERTY, GET IT CONNECTED PROFESSIONALLY BY A PROFESSIONAL. CONTACT US TO INSPECT YOUR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION TO BE SURE OF CONNECTING IT PROFESSIONALLY.
