Over 100 motorbikes, 10 cars and 15 containers destroyed as fire guts fitting shops in Kumasi
Adom Online reports that a devastating fire swept through fitting shops at Mempeasem in Asawase, Kumasi, destroying more than 100 motorcycles, 10 vehicles and at least 15 container shops in the early hours of Monday, around 2:00 a.m.
Eyewitnesses say they are unable to confirm the exact cause of the fire but suspect it may be linked to the persistent power outages in the area, which they believe could have triggered an electrical fault. One of the affected artisans, Masa Kojo, described the incident as a major setback, noting that many of them are struggling to explain the losses to their customers. He also said, "This place has never experienced a fire outbreak since we started working here. As for what caused it, only experts can determine that. By the time the fire service arrived, the damage had already been done." Workers at the laundry facility, which was completely destroyed, expressed distress over the loss of customers' belongings, lamenting, "We had many customers' items here, and everything has been burnt. We couldn't salvage a single item. Now the burden is on us, and we don't know what to do."
Residents are calling on the Ghana National Fire Service to intensify fire safety education in the area, while urging authorities to investigate the cause of the incident to prevent future occurrences. The victims are appealing to the government and the general public for urgent assistance to help them recover.
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Fitting shops in Asawase Kumasi have been struck by disaster- leaving victims to count their losses. The extent of the damage is still unknown- but the impact on local businesses is significant.
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