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Parts Of Kumasi Central Market Gutted By Fire – Photos

More than 50 traders have been affected by a fire that swept through some container shops and other structures at the French line section of the Kumasi Central Market.

The fire, which started at about 10 pm on Friday, July 31, 2020, destroyed properties running into thousands of cedis.

Machines used for grinding pepper, tomatoes, and other ingredients suffered damage.

Traders who sell ingredients and other spices had their items burned.

Affected traders were seen trying to salvage what was left of their belongings from the debris.

A food vendor who was affected by the fire called for support from Government and other state agencies.

“We woke up this morning and we had a call that our area is burning so we rushed here. Everything we use in our cooking business has been burned. Everything has gone down. So we are asking if the government can come to our aid or NADMO.”

“We are pleading with them so they should come to our aid and help us. This is the first time something like this is happening to us and we can only plead with the government and other state agencies to come to our aid and help us,” he said to Citi News.

The market has seen fire incidents in the past with the most recent being in October 2019 at the same French Line section.

That instance also saw over 50 shops affected.

citinewsroom.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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