Fire Destroys Kwadaso Wood Market in Kumasi
Kwadaso, Ghana - 05 Jan, 2025 - A devastating fire has swept through the Kwadaso wood market in Kumasi, Ghana, leaving a trail of destruction and significant losses for traders and residents.
The blaze, which broke out in the early hours of Saturday, January 4, 2025, destroyed stacks of timber, sawmills, and other valuable property, rendering many traders and workers without livelihoods.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with flames spreading rapidly through the market. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly, deploying personnel and equipment to contain the inferno. Although the team managed to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby areas, the damage within the market was extensive.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, and authorities have launched an investigation to determine its origin. Traders and residents are eagerly awaiting answers as they assess the impact of the destruction.
Source: Lead News Online
