By Naa Shormai Odonkor/Samuel Ofori Boateng
Kumasi Jan. 27, GNA – Kumasi has experienced another devastating fire outbreak as the Anglo market at Afful Nkwanta is destroyed by fire.
Over 150 market stores and stalls, with varieties of merchandise items worth millions of Ghana cedis, were lost in the fire that occurred on the night of Monday January 26, 2026.
It took the intervention of the officers from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) to contain the massive fire that ravaged the market.
Some of the affected traders, who spoke to the Ghana News Agency, said they had lost all their wares to the fire.
“Most of the affected shops were housing fashion and shoe making materials; some even had their finished goods waiting to supply their customers.
These items cost millions of cedis.
I myself lost GHS 80,000.00 in the fire disaster”, one of the victims cried out.
A report by GNFS said the fire, which broke out on Monday, January 26, 2026, at about 10:41 pm, was brought under control at 2:30 am and fully extinguished by 4:08 am.
According to reports, the fire was already at an advanced stage when the fire officers arrived at the scene, having spread rapidly due to congestion and lack of segregation of wares.
However, thanks to swift reinforcement from nearby fire stations and the availability of a functional hydrant, the fire was prevented from spreading to adjoining structures.
No casualties were recorded in the incident.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Mr Peter Tetteh, Ashanti Regional Fire Commander, who visited the scene, praised the firefighting crew, led by ADO I Bright Amuzu, for their professionalism and dedication to duty.
He also commended the public for their support and cooperation during the operation.
GNA
Edited by Kwabia Owusu-Mensah/Linda Asante Agyei