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500 Asafo Market traders count losses after fire sweeps shops on Easter Saturday

A fire outbreak on Easter Saturday night destroyed several shops at the Asafo Market in Kumasi,  the Ashanti regional capital less than a day after a similar incident was recorded at the Kumasi Central Market.

MyNewsGh.com had earlier reported about fire outbreak which reduced wares of traders  at the Kumasi  Central Market on Easter Friday estimated at several millions of  Ghana cedis into ashes.

Just when residents were yet to get out of that shock, there were confirmed reports another fire outbreak within the Kumasi Metropolis this time a number of shops at Asafo Market.

The fire which started at footwear manufacturing area at the main entrance spread to the storey building destroying several things according to officials of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) who were called in to douse the inferno.

The cause of the fire is not yet known meanwhile Fire fighters have commenced investigation into the matter.

Over 500 traders in the market have lost their properties and capital.

It took the timely intervention of personnel from Ghana Fire Service who spent several hours  to douse the inferno.

Source:  MyNewsGh.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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