A fire Officer by Name Abu Yussif has explained why Jirapa Station could not solely Turn out the fire that struck a compound house Together with shops on the 15th of February 2024.

Explaining Issues to Upper West Media App, he indicated that they run short of water and it takes about 1 hours for the tanker to be refilled so they had to resort to Nadowli for Assistance.

He debunked claims that they weren’t prepared before stepping in to turn out the fire.

Statement from Abu Yussif

The fire gain upper hand and one fire tender can not contain it hence we call Nadowli fire station for assistance,more over Jirapa is haven only one hydrant . and .before you replenish the tender ,it takes more than one hour for the tender to be full.

Source: Upper West Media App