Livestream: North Industrial Area fire outbreak, transport fare increment on Adom FM Dwaso Nsem

An eyewitness has spoken to Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem about a possible cause for the devastating fire currently engulfing the North Kaneshie Industrial Area in Kofikrom. According to the witness, a cooking incident led to an explosion, which in turn sparked the fire. It remains uncertain if the individual left the food unattended while cooking.

Residents quickly gathered at a nearby company in an attempt to douse the flames using water, but they were denied access. Officials at the company reportedly told them, “we don’t care.” Later, Fire Service personnel arrived on the scene, but their access was hindered by cargo trucks blocking the road. The drivers of those trucks refused to move their vehicles to allow emergency responders passage.

The witness also pointed to the extensive use of plastic materials in the vicinity as a contributing factor to the intensity of the fire. Additionally, the large volumes of plastic material being sold in the area likely exacerbated the flames, making it even more challenging to control. ECG has since disconnected power to the area, attempting to limit the fire's spread.