Fire Razes Wooden Structures at Kwame Nkrumah Circle

- Fire ravages wooden structures near Kwame Nkrumah Circle railway line
- Residents flee in panic as minor explosions heard during blaze
- Fire service probes cause of devastating fire, works to prevent repeat
A devastating fire broke out near the railway line at Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The blaze, which began around 5 p.m., quickly spread, engulfing numerous wooden structures in its path. The fire raged on for several hours, consuming everything in its path.
Video footage circulating on social media shows residents fleeing in panic after minor explosions were heard. The affected wooden structures were located under a GRIDCo high voltage transmission line, posing a significant risk to the area. The fire also threatened to spread to nearby buildings, but firefighters worked tirelessly to prevent this.
Some traders near the Odaw drain managed to salvage their goods, but the extent of the damage is still being assessed. Officials from the Ghana National Fire Service responded promptly to a distress call and worked to control the fire and initiate an investigation into the incident. The fire service deployed several fire engines and personnel to battle the blaze.
No casualties have been reported, but the fire has left many people displaced and without livelihoods. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and the investigation is ongoing. Authorities have promised to provide support to those affected by the fire and to take measures to prevent such incidents in the future.