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VIDEO: Fire guts Accra Timber market again

 

Several properties have been destroyed by the Timber market fire

• Timber market destroyed by fire for the second time in 2021

• Several properties destroyed in Timber market fire

• Fire service yet to respond to Timber market fire incident

A raging fire swept through the Timber Market in Accra on Sunday, October 31, 2021.

Although the cause of the fire is not yet known, it has been reported that several properties belonging to traders have been destroyed.

Properties including shops, wooden structures and many more have been razed by the fire.

According to eyewitnesses, nine fire engines, bigger than the ones at Makola fire station, were used to salvage the situation.

Per reports, the fire started at about 1 pm and lasted for three hours.

Meanwhile, the Fire Service is currently conducting investigations and is yet to issue a public statement on the development.

Watch the video below

Source: www.ghanaweb.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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