A devastating fire broke out at the bustling Kejetia Market in Kumasi in the early hours of Friday, January 23, 2025, causing significant damage to two shops.
However, thanks to the swift and coordinated efforts of the fire patrol team, the situation was quickly brought under control, preventing the blaze from spreading further and minimizing the potential for widespread destruction.
The fire, which erupted around 5 a.m., initially threatened to devastate large portions of the market, which is one of the busiest commercial hubs in the region.
As flames engulfed the two affected shops, the fire patrol team, stationed nearby, responded immediately. Within minutes, firefighters were on the scene, working tirelessly to contain the flames and protect neighboring shops from catching fire.
Despite the complete destruction of the two shops, the fire did not spread beyond the immediate area, thanks to the prompt and effective intervention of the fire services.
The firefighters were able to isolate the blaze, preventing it from affecting the surrounding market stalls, which could have led to an even more catastrophic situation.
Market vendors and bystanders watched in relief as the fire was brought under control, with no further damage to the market.
Although the two shops were lost, the quick actions of the fire patrol team ensured that the damage was limited, and the market was saved from a much larger disaster.
Officials are now investigating the cause of the fire, while local authorities have commended the fire team for their professionalism and timely response.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of swift emergency responses in high-risk areas like Kejetia Market, where the dense concentration of shops and goods can quickly escalate a fire into a much larger crisis.
As the market begins to recover from this unfortunate event, the community remains grateful for the fire services’ heroic efforts in saving the market from even greater damage.
