According to eyewitness\u2019 report that the blaze has consumed numerous shops, causing extensive damage to goods and properties.<\/p>\n
Emergency services are on-site, striving to control the inferno and prevent its spread to adjacent areas, the Divisional Officer I (DOI) Alex King Nartey, from the GNFS Public Relations Department confirmed.<\/p>\n
The latest market fire is part of a troubling pattern of market fires in Ghana over recent weeks. On January 2, 2025, Accra\u2019s Kantamanto Market, renowned as one of the world\u2019s largest secondhand clothing hubs, was devastated by a massive fire.<\/p>\n
The blaze destroyed hundreds of stalls, impacting thousands of traders and causing significant economic losses.<\/p>\n
The recurrence of such fires has raised concerns among traders, citizens, and authorities regarding the safety measures and infrastructure of these vital commercial centers.<\/p>\n
Investigations are underway to determine the causes of these fires and to develop strategies to prevent future occurrences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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