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VIDEO: Fire guts restaurant near SG Mall in Kumasi

A devastating fire broke out at Pico Restaurant, located near SG Mall in the Top High area of Kumasi.

The incident occurred Monday evening with significant damage reported before the arrival of the fire service.

According to an eyewitness,  the fire quickly spread through the restaurant and to the adjoining stalls, causing extensive damage to the surrounding area.

Fortunately, there were no casualties reported as a result of the blaze.

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded promptly and is currently working tirelessly to contain and extinguish the fire.

Their swift action helped prevent the fire from spreading further, but the damage to the restaurant and nearby stalls is substantial.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and investigations are expected to commence once the fire is fully under control.

The incident has brought attention to the need for enhanced fire safety measures in commercial areas.

Watch video below:

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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