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VIDEO: Scores displaced as fire razes homes, shops at Abuakwa Maakro

A ravaging fire on Thursday evening swept through several houses at Abuakwa Maakro in the Atwima Nwabiagya Municipality of the Ashanti Region.

Eight shops have also been destroyed by the fire.

The fire whose cause is not immediately known is reported to have started from a shop nearby and spread quickly to other parts.

Though no casualties were recorded, properties running into thousands of cedis were lost to the fire with nothing to salvage.

Victims looked on helpless as their properties got destroyed.

Despite several calls placed to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), victims lamented havoc had been wreaked before their arrival.

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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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