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Young woman dies, over 200 structures saved in Madina Redco fire

A late-night fire on Good Friday has claimed the life of a young woman and left more than 200 structures destroyed near the Madina Redco flats in Accra.

The fire, which broke out around 11:15 p.m., engulfed 140 wooden and 20 metal structures that were being used for both commercial and residential purposes.

Firefighters from the Madina Fire Station responded swiftly, arriving on the scene just two minutes after the emergency call.

They were later joined by teams from Adenta, Legon, Abelemkpe, and the Headquarters to battle the blaze.

Despite arriving to find the fire fully developed, firefighters managed to confine it by 12:02 a.m. and brought it under complete control at 2:22 a.m.

Tragically, a young Nigerian woman identified only as Beauty, believed to be in her early twenties, was trapped in the flames and lost her life.

Her charred remains have since been handed over to the Madina Police for preservation and further investigation.

The swift action of the Ghana National Fire Service prevented even greater devastation, successfully salvaging over 200 nearby structures, including the Redco flats.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, as investigations are currently underway.

This update was filed by the Public Relations Office of the Ghana National Fire Service Headquarters on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

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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