Fire ravages section of Madina market in Accra

Ghana’s National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that a fire has ravaged part of the Madina Market in Accra, resulting in the destruction of stalls, shops, and metal containers. The fire broke out in the early hours of Friday.

Firefighters from the Madina station responded promptly to a distress call at 01:36 GMT, arriving at the scene within two minutes, with additional support from four engines dispatched from Legon, Headquarters, Jubilee House, and Industrial Area stations.

A fire ravaged several wooden structures, two corn milling shops and nine metal containers. However, firefighters intervened promptly, saving a one-storey warehouse and adjoining buildings.

The fire was confined at 03:07 GMT, controlled at 03:19 GMT and fully extinguished at 04:40 GMT.

No casualties were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

The GNFS emphasized its commitment to safeguarding lives and property through its timely and effective response.