Dansoman: Fire Razes Part Of Market
A fire ravaged a section of the Dansoman Market in the early morning hours of Wednesday, with reports indicating that the blaze commenced at 12:04 a.m.
Firefighters were seen tackling intense flames that had engulfed several wooden structures. Initial accounts suggest that the fire may have been caused by a gas cylinder explosion, while other reports point to a possible electrical fault from one of the kiosks. The incident occurred roughly 50 metres from the Dansoman Fire Station, which is located within the market enclave.
Some residents criticized the fire service, alleging that the first responding tender lacked water—an issue they believe contributed to the rapid spread of the fire.
Additional fire tenders from neighbouring stations were deployed to bring the situation under control. Meanwhile, affected shop owners rushed to salvage what they could from their stores.
The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West, Rev. Kwaku Addo, visited the scene to obtain first-hand information and commiserate with traders who lost their goods.
Dansoman Market, the largest trading hub serving the Ablekuma West constituency, was first upgraded about three decades ago. It hosts several shops and facilities, including a newly opened DVLA office. Many structures within the inner perimeter remain wooden, making them highly vulnerable to such incidents.
