A Fire incident on Thursday night ravaged vital documents and property at the office of the late Krachi East Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) in Dambai. The cause of the fire is currently unknown, prompting an investigation by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).

Mr. Bernard Aborkugya Mensah, who served as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Krachi East Municipality, passed away on April 5, this year, after just a year in office. He was nominated by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to replace the late MCE, Francis Kofi Okesu, who died in September 2022.

Assistant Divisional Officer 1 (ADO1) Mr. Stephen Agortor, of the Dambai Fire Command, confirmed the incident to the Ghana News Agency (GNA). According to him, a passerby alerted the Service around 10:00 PM, prompting their response.

ADO1 Agortor stated that while they were able to bring the fire under control, everything in the office was consumed by the flames. The fire service is currently working diligently to determine the cause of the fire.

Public opinion on the disaster varies, with some suspecting arson while others speculate about a power outage incident. The investigation will shed light on the true cause of the fire, providing clarity on this unfortunate event.