Barely a day after the Sofoline Magazine fire disaster, the Kumasi Metropolis was shaken by another major blaze, igniting fresh concerns about fire safety in the city’s bustling commercial centers.
On Monday night, around 10:00 pm, flames erupted at Anwona Market near Afful Nkwanta. The fire swept rapidly through the market, destroying several shops and all their contents. The scene was chaotic, with traders and residents looking on in despair as their livelihoods vanished before their eyes.
Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service responded swiftly. Their determined efforts managed to contain the inferno, preventing it from spreading to adjoining structures and nearby properties, a move that likely spared the community from even greater devastation.
While the cause of the fire is yet to be officially confirmed, eyewitnesses suggest it may have begun in a section of the market that housed a footwear factory. Thankfully, no casualties have been reported. However, the economic toll is heavy, as traders have suffered significant losses, with valuable goods and equipment reduced to ashes.
In the aftermath, investigators from the Fire Service have launched a probe to determine the exact cause of the incident. Meanwhile, city authorities are renewing urgent calls for improved fire safety measures in Kumasi’s markets and commercial hubs, hoping to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
