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Gertrude Okyere••552 words · 3 min read Hundreds of residents in Asawase are grappling with the aftermath of a devastating fire, leaving many wondering about the future of their homes.
A fire outbreak in the early hours of Thursday, August 27, 2026, has destroyed about 300 wooden structures along the Aboabo Pelele stream at Asawase
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