Audio By Carbonatix
A fire outbreak at sections of the Atonsu Bokro Market in the Ashanti Region has been brought under control following the swift intervention of the Ghana National Fire Service.
Firefighters, with support from residents in the area, worked to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to other parts of the busy market.
The Fire Service reported that efforts to tackle the fire were initially hampered by a faulty fire branch on the only available fire tender, which led to water leakage and slowed down containment operations.
Despite the challenge, personnel were able to manage the situation and successfully stop the fire from spreading to additional sections of the market.
Residents also supported the fire officers by assisting to control the flames, contributing to the eventual containment of the outbreak.
The cause of the fire is yet to be officially determined, as investigations are expected to be carried out to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Latest Stories
-
“We are one house – let’s settle this at home” – Atomaase Royal family calls for unity, rallies behind Twafohene
8 minutes -
The Missing Middle and the Overlooked Small: Why Ghana Must Serve Both the ‘S’ and ‘M’ in MSME’s
21 minutes -
Mahama returns from Angola after AU extraordinary summit
51 minutes -
Ghana qualifies for quarterfinals of Africa Volleyball Nations Cup after beating Zambia
1 hour -
WAFU B WCLQ: Ampem Darkoa Ladies come from behind to beat Edo Queens
1 hour -
Photos: National Youth Authority Festival
2 hours -
Bawumia commissions St Jude’s Catholic Church he funded to completion at Weija
2 hours -
Government defends new beer exercise rates; sliding scale has not been abolished
2 hours -
Bolgatanga Assembly denies blanket ban on events beyond 8pm
2 hours -
Photos: Ghana Immigration Service removes 1,055 street beggars from Accra, Kumasi streets
2 hours -
‘He always comes to our aid’ – Fr. Campbell recounts Bawumia’s support for Church, poor
2 hours -
Remittances drop marginally year-on-year to US$3.65bn in half-year 2026
3 hours -
T-bills: Government exceeds target by 139%, interest rates tumble
3 hours -
Why Chelsea need more than a new goalkeeper to be title challengers
3 hours -
Outlook of Ghana’s external sector remains positive for second-half of 2026 – BoG
3 hours