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A major fire outbreak swept through the Kasoa New Market earlier today, destroying several shops and triggering an extensive emergency response by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).Fire crews from the Kasoa and Weija stations were the first to arrive, supported by reinforcements from across the Greater Accra Region. Nearly ten fire tenders were deployed, including units from Legon, Madina, Dansoman, and the Flagstaff House (Jubilee House). All available fire pumps in Accra were mobilised to contain the inferno and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures.Eyewitnesses and videos circulating on social media showed thick plumes of smoke rising over the market as flames tore through sections of the busy commercial centre. Firefighting efforts continued into the evening, with personn...

Flood and fire disasters recorded in the Central Region in the past week alone have affected some 4,636 residents across 11 districts, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has reported. The numerous victims, mostly affected by floods, have lost their homes, belongings, and sources of income while vulnerable persons, including children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities have been rendered despondent. The affected districts are Awutu Senya East, Gomoa East, Awutu Senya West, Effutu, Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem, Twifo Atti Morkwaa, Hemang Lower Denkyira, Agona West, Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa, Agona East, and the Cape Coast Metropolis. Mr Emmanuel Kwesi Dawood Mensah, the Regional Director, briefing the media on the incidents...

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Inferno Ravages Kasoa New Market as 10 Fire Tenders Battle Blaze

Flood, fire disasters devastate 4,636 residents in Central Region; NADMO rallies support for victims