Parliament Confirms No Casualties in Job 600 Building Fire Incident

Ghana’s Parliament has confirmed that there were no casualties in the fire that broke out at the Job 600 building on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. The fire, which damaged a storeroom in the building, was swiftly brought under control by the Ghana National Fire Service.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Following the incident, staff and workers were quickly evacuated to designated assembly points while emergency teams extinguished the blaze.

In a statement issued later that day, Parliament expressed gratitude to the firefighters for their rapid response. The statement also noted that the extent of the damage is yet to be fully assessed.

As a precautionary measure, the Clerk to Parliament, in consultation with Speaker Alban Bagbin, directed all Members of Parliament and staff to vacate the premises and return on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. However, a minimal staff presence will be maintained to handle urgent matters.

Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the fire and the full extent of the damage.