Ghana: GNFS Averts Disaster As Firefighters Save Wa Islamic Shs Girls' Dormitory

Ghana: GNFS Averts Disaster As Firefighters Save Wa Islamic Shs Girls' Dormitory

Firefighters in the Upper West Region responded with speed on Monday, August 3, 2026, to prevent a major disaster at Wa Islamic Senior High School.

138 girls sent home over Wa Islamic SHS fire disaster

The management of the Wa Islamic Senior High School has asked 138 female students affected by a dormitory fire to return home temporarily. This followed the destruction of their accommodation and personal belongings in the blaze.

138 female students displaced as fire guts Islamic SHS dormitory in Wa

The affected students have been asked by school authorities to return home, while other female students whose rooms were not severely affected have been temporarily relocated to classrooms as Management works to restore normalcy.

Devastating Fire Rages Through Wa Islamic Senior High School Girls’ Hostel, Leaving Chaos and Urgent Rescue Efforts

A catastrophic fire broke out late last night at the Wa Islamic Senior High School (SHS) girls’ hostel, sending shockwaves through the community and prompting an immediate emergency response. Eyewitnesses and school authorities confirm that the blaze, which erupted around 10:30 PM, rapidly spread through multiple sections of the dormitory, forcing residents to evacuate in a frantic rush. The fire, which has since been contained by firefighters, …