At least fifty (50) shops have been destroyed by a fire outbreak in some parts of the Dome market.
The incident, reported to have occurred in the late hours of Sunday, January 7, 2024, affected shops and other structures around 9:30 pm on Sunday.
A member of the Public Relations Department at the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Headquarters, ADOII Alex Nartey revealed that the cause of the fire is currently unknown and is under investigation.
Emphasizing the challenges encountered, he stated that the market was congested, making it difficult for his outfit to assist the scene effectively. However, they managed to douse the fire.
However, he revealed that about $500 worth of properties were prevented from being destroyed, with at least 50 shops that couldn’t escape the incident.
Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh(#RomeoWrites) / Ahotoronline.com
