{
  "id": 11144817,
  "title": "Fire breaks out at Kofikrom in North Industrial Area (Video)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/fire-breaks-out-at-kofikrom-in-north-industrial-area-video",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T08:17:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/fire-breaks-out-at-kofikrom-in-north-industrial-area/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "A major fire has broken out at Kofikrom within the North Kaneshie Industrial Area enclave in Accra. The fire, which reportedly started around 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, continues to spread, forcing residents and traders to flee for their lives as the intense heat engulfs the area. The blaze, which is close to Duraplast and near […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Fire breaks out in Accra’s industrial area near Avenor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/fire-breaks-out-in-accras-industrial-area-near-avenor",
        "published": "2026-10-01T08:06:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Fire breaks out at Duraplast in Accra’s North Industrial Area",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/fire-breaks-out-at-duraplast-in-accras-north-industrial-area",
        "published": "2026-10-01T09:23:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "Fire engulfs DuraPlast factory at North Industrial Area",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/fire-engulfs-duraplast-factory-at-north-industrial-area",
        "published": "2026-10-01T09:23:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}