Fire destroys wooden structures at Kaneshie

A fire broke out at the Golden Door area of Tantra Hill in Accra, destroying or damaging at least 10 wooden structures used for residential and commercial purposes. According to MyJoyOnline Ghana, the blaze was reported on Monday, August 17, and firefighters from the Amasaman Fire Station were deployed to the affected area to battle the flames.

The fire was brought under control, but the circumstances that led to the outbreak have not yet been established. Officials are assessing the affected area to determine the extent of property damage and losses.

In a separate incident, a fire at Accra New Town, Circle Fire Station destroyed one self-contained chamber and hall and their contents, but successfully saved four adjoining chambers and halls, 3News reported.

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