A massive fire outbreak at the Adum Market in the heart of the Central Business District of Kumasi has destroyed several shops and properties. The inferno, which started in the early hours of Friday [March 21] morning, spread rapidly to adjacent shops, causing significant losses for business owners.
The inferno intensified rapidly due to the highly combustible materials stored in many of the shops, making it difficult for firefighters to contain the situation immediately. The affected section of the market serves as a hub for second-hand clothing, seamstresses and watch repairers.
Reports say six fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the location. One of the major challenges encountered by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) was gaining access to the affected area. The congestion within the market, coupled with limited access routes, significantly hampered firefighting efforts. Fire personnel reportedly had to navigate through narrow alleyways while battling the raging flames.
By: Hafiz Tijani
