The Ghana National Fire Service has announced a 13percent decline in cases of fire outbreaks in the Ashanti Region. The service recorded 1,040 fire incidents between January and November 2024, compared with 903 cases over the same period in 2025. This represents a reduction of 137 incidents, or roughly 13.17 %. Regional Fire Commander, ACFO II Peter Tetteh, attributed the improvement to a combination of proactive measures and community engagement.