Rebuilding of Kantamanto must meet fire safety standards- GNFS
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has raised concern about the ongoing rebuilding of Kantamanto market, citing a lack of essential fire safety features.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Divisional Officer I (DOI) Alex King Nartey, from the GNFS Public Relations Department, emphasized the need for fire safety installations such as extinguishers, smoke detectors, and proper access routes.
He cautioned against hastily reconstructing the market using combustible materials like wood, particularly following the devastating January 2, 2025, fire.
Nartey urged for the market’s reconstruction to follow modern safety standards to prevent future risks.
"We are not in support of the pace of rebuilding because ideally, even if the place has to be rebuilt, it has to be done b...