Fire breaks out in Accra’s industrial area near Avenor

A significant blaze erupted at Kofikrom, situated in the North Kaneshie Industrial Area of Accra, on Thursday morning. The fire ignited around 7:30 a.m. and has been rapidly spreading, compelling residents and merchants to evacuate their homes and businesses in a desperate bid for safety. The inferno is in close proximity to Duraplast and the ECG Avenor office, causing panic and urgency among the affected individuals.

Vendors were observed swiftly gathering their merchandise, while those living in nearby kiosks hastily exited their structures upon spotting the flames. An eyewitness interviewed by Adom FM's Dwaso Nsem reported witnessing a woman who had suffered burns, residing with others at the site. Despite the fire's intensity, the electricity supply to the area remains uninterrupted.

Firefighters are on the scene to manage the rapidly expanding flames, yet the situation remains grave as the blaze continues to intensify. The origin of the fire and the complete impact of the disaster are yet to be determined. Additional information and updates will be provided as they become available.