{
  "id": 16898875,
  "title": "AMA begins construction of permanent block housing for Kofikrom fire victims",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/ama-begins-construction-of-permanent-block-housing-for-kofikrom-fire",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-28T12:00:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ama-begins-construction-of-permanent-block-housing-for-kofikrom-fire-victims/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has launched construction of permanent block housing units at the Kofikrom fire-ravaged settlement in Accra. At the Avenor location, workers are erecting single-room structures, with ten already reaching full height and more than one hundred progressing to the second course of blockwork. The initiative aims to replace the current makeshift wooden accommodations with secure, long-lasting buildings to enhance living conditions and mitigate future fire hazards.\n\nDuring a visit on Monday, October 26, 2026, Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey inspected the progress, engaging with construction teams and urging the former squatters to contribute actively to the project. The Mayor pledged the Assembly's commitment to delivering safer, more durable housing for the affected residents. He emphasized that the 24-hour construction schedule was intended to expedite the housing delivery and minimize delays.\n\nThe redevelopment project includes provisions for electricity, borehole water supply, and streetlights, all to be supplied free of charge. These improvements are expected to bolster residents' safety, security, and overall comfort. The housing initiative is a direct response to a devastating fire that struck Kofikrom last year, destroying numerous homes, displacing residents, and claiming two lives. The blaze also impacted nearby industrial facilities, prompting concerns about the safety of areas bordering industrial zones.\n\nFollowing the tragedy, the AMA carried out clearance operations to remove damaged structures and debris, paving the way for the redevelopment.",
  "summary": "The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has begun round-the-clock construction of single-room housing units at Kofikrom, in Avenor, with 10 rooms reaching lintel level and more than 100 others progressing to the second course of blockwork. The project, being undertaken at the recently fire-ravaged squatter settlement, forms part of the Assembly’s efforts to replace the makeshift […]",
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  "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."
}