Fire has erupted at Zongo Lane near Rawlings Park in Makola, Accra, causing damage to several shops and likely leaving traders devastated.
According to the Public Relations Department of the Ghana National Fire Service, Alex Nartey, the fire began as a small blaze but quickly intensified due to the inaccessibility of the area and the presence of highly flammable materials stored in many shops.
“The fire that started little has quickly spread as a result of inaccessibility and highly flammable materials found in the affected shops,” Nartey explained.
Firefighters arrived on the scene promptly and undertook a rigorous effort to control the flames. Despite their intense work, the fire caused considerable destruction before it was brought under control.
As the smoke began to dissipate, it became clear that the fire had caused severe damage. Numerous shops were left in ruins, with valuable items such as clothing, electronics, and other goods completely destroyed.
The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Ghana National Fire Service. Authorities are currently working to determine how the blaze started and to assess the full impact on the affected businesses.
In October 2022, 200 makeshift structures at the Makola Shopping Mall in Accra were destroyed by fire on Friday night.
It took personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) close to four hours to extinguish the inferno with the assistance of reinforcements.