A massive fire has ravaged two-story buildings housing multiple shops in Adum, the commercial center of Kumasi, causing widespread destruction and panic among traders.
The blaze broke out at the Blue Light arena near Hello FM around 6 a.m., rapidly spreading as firefighters worked to contain it. Shop owners, dealing in mobile phones, accessories, jewelry, and clothing, forced entry into their stores to salvage goods before the flames consumed them.
Eyewitnesses reported that the fire started from an electrical spark on a flickering utility pole, igniting the top floor of one of the buildings. Nana Ama Ataffuah Quainoo, Programmes Director at Hello FM, confirmed that staff were evacuated as a precaution. She also noted delays in the response from fire service personnel.
Several fire tenders arrived later but faced challenges in controlling the flames. Authorities are yet to assess the full extent of the damage as investigations continue.
