As the harmattan season takes hold, the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Banda has issued a stern warning to residents, urging heightened vigilance to prevent fire outbreaks.
The cautionary message seeks to ensure community awareness and preparedness during this dry and potentially hazardous period.
The DCE emphasized the potential for unfortunate consequences if farmers remain indifferent to the safety of their investments, particularly their cashew farms, during the harmattan season.
He highlighted the prevalence of fire outbreaks during this period and urged farmers to exercise caution to prevent any inadvertent loss.
He, therefore, asked the residents of Banda to obey basic fire rules as stipulated by the Ghana Fire National Service as the harmattan has intensified.
Speaking in an interview, the DCE stated, “Although the number of fire outbreaks is gradually reducing as I and the chiefs initiated ‘fire outbreak watchdogs’ in the district to observe safety precautions against fire”.
“I ask you to be very cautious during this period of the dry season to avert any inferno, especially in cashew areas, to avoid further loss,” Akone Emmanuel added.