A fire broke out in the dawn of Friday, September 19, 2025 at the Madina market, destroying several items and properties.
According to the Ghana National Fire Service, it received a call at 01:36 am on Friday about a fire outbreak at the entrance of the Madina market. The GNFS quickly dispatched a team from the Madina station to attend to the situation.
The GNFS said the first crew arrived within 2 minutes after the call, upon releasing that the fire had spread, four other fire engines were dispatched to assist in extinguishing the fire.
The fire affected wooden structures, 2 corn milling shops, several metal containers, cooking utensils, a cold store and some foodstuffs.
Providing update on the incident, GNFS said the fire was confined at 03:07 am and brought under control at 03:19 am, after which it was fully extinguished at 04:40 am.
GNFS noted that through its swift action, firefighters salvaged one-storey warehouse and adjoining structures from catching fire. No casualties were recorded and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
GNFS remains committed to protecting lives and property through timely and professional emergency response.
