Age-Old Obuasi Town Hall Razed Down By Blazing Fire
The over 100-year-old Obuasi Town Hall building situated at the Obuasi Central Market and houses over 300 master tailors and their apprentices was gutted by fire on Saturday night. It is estimated that over 300 to 400 sewing and knitting machines belonging to both masters and learners have all been destroyed. Three fire stations at […] The post Age-Old Obuasi Town Hall Razed Down By Blazing Fire…
A century-old Obuasi Town Hall, positioned near the bustling Obuasi Central Market, has been engulfed by flames in a devastating fire that ripped through the structure on Saturday night. The inferno has claimed the lives of an estimated 300 to 400 sewing and knitting machines, both owned by seasoned tailors and their apprentices.
Firefighters from Fomena, Obuasi Municipality, and AngloGold swiftly responded to the blaze, utilizing their resources to bring it under control. The identity of the fire's origin remains unknown as of the report's submission.
Obuasi's Municipal Chief Executive, Faustilove Appiah Kannin, expressed gratitude towards the valiant fire fighters for their diligent efforts in controlling the fire. She further emphasized that the Assembly plans to demolish the remnants of the ruined Town Hall to prevent potential future catastrophes. Mrs Perpetual Koomson Bannor, the NADMO Director at the Obuasi Municipal, cautioned traders at the market to steer clear of the scorched Town Hall until further instructions are given, as the scene is deemed unsafe.
Nana Kankam Boadu, the Odikro of New Nsuta Estate, underscored the necessity of establishing a fire station in Obuasi Central to promptly address any fire-related emergencies in the region. Among the fire's victims, Madam Helena Mensah lamented the loss of her sewing machines, textiles, and other possessions, and called for assistance.
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