Just one week following a catastrophic fire that ravaged the French Line section of the Kumasi Central Market, another inferno has now decimated over 70 shops at the Race Course market.
The blaze, which started at around 7 am on Monday, primarily consumed metal container shops selling local spices, cowhide, and second-hand clothing.
The Ghana Fire Service dispatched four fire engines to battle the flames and prevent further damage. While no casualties were reported, the fire has left many traders devastated after losing their livelihoods.
Ashanti Regional Commander of the Ghana Fire Service, ACFO Henry Giwah, acknowledged concerns about safety practices within the market, noting that some traders use stoves and gas cylinders for cooking on-site.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire.
