8 shops destroyed as fire guts Aboabo Bola Market
A fire outbreak at Aboabo Bola Market in Kumasi has destroyed eight shops dealing in metallic cooking wares and other appliances while firefighters managed to save 44 others from the blaze. The fire affected eight of the 52 shops at the market near Zuria FM, with no casualties recorded. Firefighters from Asokore Mampong, Komfo Anokye […]
Fire erupted at the Aboabo Bola Market near Zuria FM in Kumasi on Monday, October 12, 2026, causing significant damage to the market. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) reported that the blaze engulfed eight shops, primarily those trading in metallic cooking wares and other appliances. The fire service emphasized that their rapid response, along with support from Asokore Mampong, KATH, Bremang, and KNUST stations, and a water tanker from the Regional Headquarters, helped to contain the fire.
Out of the 52 shops comprising the Aboabo Bola Market enclave, 44 shops and their contents were saved. Crucially, no casualties were reported in this unfortunate incident. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation. The GNFS has issued a stern appeal to market traders to adhere strictly to fire safety measures and ensure that firefighting equipment is readily available within their shops to mitigate the risk of similar incidents in the future.
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