By Prince Nornorme, GNA
Golokuati (V/R), Nov. 14, GNA -Station Officer II Kumah Obed Yorm of the Afadzato South District Fire Service has advised residents, particularly farmers and rural communities, to observe key bushfire prevention measures to protect farms, homes, wildlife and the environment.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency on behalf of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), he emphasised the need for residents to take bushfire prevention seriously as the country approaches the harmattan season, when dry vegetation and rising temperatures increase the risk of bushfires
He outlined four measures the public should adopt to prevent uncontrolled bushfires: Do not set fires for hunting; Do not burn rubbish near bushes; Create 5-metre fire belts around farms and Report fires immediately by contacting the GNFS on the emergency numbers 112 or 192.
Station Officer II Yorm further encouraged individuals, farmers and community leaders to take responsibility for bushfire prevention and stay vigilant during the dry months.
The campaign is being carried out under the theme, “Stop Bushfire! Protect our Farms, Our Homes, Our Future.”
He reminded the public that preventing bushfires requires a collective effort, because prevention is better than cure.
GNA
Edited by: Maxwell Awumah /Kenneth Odeng Adade