REGSEC orders immediate demolition of building at Koforidua Jackson Park after fire incident

The Eastern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has ordered the immediate demolition of a severely damaged one-storey building near the Jackson Park traffic lights in Koforidua due to structural instability and safety concerns. The decision came after Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey reviewed the damaged structure alongside security service commanders and Municipal Chief Executives from New Juaben North and South.

The building's fire was reported around 11 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The fire caused the entire upper floor to collapse and significant damage to the ground floor. The source of the fire remains unidentified. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) received an emergency call at 11:02 p.m. and dispatched a team of 10 firefighters who arrived at 11:15 p.m. They managed to control the blaze by 1:23 a.m. on Sunday, extinguishing it entirely by 3:04 a.m.

While the firefighters successfully prevented the fire from spreading to neighboring properties, the blaze destroyed several businesses and residential units within the building. Among the lost items were personal care products, electrical cables, jewelry, paints, drinks, air conditioners, mobile phones and accessories, clothing, and footwear. REGSEC emphasized that the demolition is a crucial step to eliminate immediate danger and safeguard residents, traders, and pedestrians in the bustling Jackson Park area.