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The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has successfully brought a devastating fire at Kumasi’s Adum Market under control after nearly six hours of intense efforts.



The fire, which broke out at the Blue Light Arena near Hello FM in the early hours of the morning, spread rapidly through multiple two-story buildings, destroying several shops and causing massive losses for traders.



In an update, the GNFS confirmed that firefighters had managed to contain the blaze after five hours and 40 minutes of battling the flames. Overhaul operations are now underway to eliminate any remaining hotspots and prevent reignition.



Speaking at the scene, Ashanti Regional Fire Commander ACFO II Peter Tetteh detailed the challenges firefighters faced in controlling the fire. 



He cited the congestion in the market as a major obstacle, making it difficult for fire personnel to access key areas.



“Our men got here early, but the unavailability of space caused a delay, making it difficult to contain the fire. The congestion in the market, with shops closely packed together, created major accessibility challenges for our personnel,” he stated.



He also pointed out that the nature of goods stored in the affected shops contributed to the complexity of the firefighting efforts.



“The fire is very complex. Some shops contain different types of goods, which makes the situation even harder to handle. We have managed to extinguish the fire in the front buildings, and that section is now under control.



“However, we are still battling the flames at the back, where accessibility remains a problem. Our fire tenders are positioned behind the buildings, but limited space restricts our operations. Though we have ladders to fight the fire from the roof, accessing the right points has been difficult,” he explained.



Authorities are yet to determine the exact cause of the fire, but initial reports suggest it may have been triggered by an electrical fault. Investigations are ongoing.

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