June 3rd Disaster: A Survivor's Story 10 Years On

Ten Years of Scars: Alex Mensah Recalls the June 3rd Disaster. Accra, Ghana, June 3, 2025 - Today marks a decade since the devastating June 3rd, 2015, disaster in Accra, Ghana. The event, which involved a massive fire and explosions at a fuel station, claimed many lives and left countless others with lasting injuries. Alex Mensah, one of the survivors, shared his harrowing experience in a recent interview with UTV Ghana. "I remember the heat, the screams," he recounted, his voice thick with emotion. "The fire... it was everywhere." The interview vividly portrays the physical and emotional trauma Mensah continues to endure. His story serves as a stark reminder of the tragedy and its lasting impact on the community. The anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on the lessons learned and to honor the victims and survivors of this horrific event. The resilience of those affected, like Alex, is a testament to the strength of the human spirit.