Fire at Ghana Power Station Causes Major Outage

Fire at GRIDCo Power Station in Obuasi Causes Power Outage A fire broke out at the GRIDCo power station in Obuasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at approximately 9:12 PM. The incident resulted in a power outage for residents of Obuasi Township and surrounding communities. "Our personnel immediately cut power supply to customers from the station for safety reasons," stated Benjamin Obeng Antwi, ECG PRO, Ashanti West, in an interview. Firefighters from AngloGold Ashanti quickly extinguished the blaze. GRIDCo's team of engineers is currently inspecting the equipment to assess the damage and ensure the safety of the power supply. The company sincerely apologized for the inconvenience caused by this incident and assured that they are working to restore power as quickly as possible. The swift response of the firefighters and GRIDCo's commitment to restoring power as soon as possible highlight their dedication to public safety and service.