A massive fire swept through the Tamale Timber Market late Tuesday, destroying traders’ goods and livelihoods. The inferno, part of a worrying trend of market fires across Ghana, follows recent blazes in Accra and Kumasi.
Despite a rapid response, firefighters struggled to control the flames due to water shortages and the market’s congested layout. Preliminary investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire, which gutted significant sections of the market.
This incident mirrors the Kantamanto Market fire in Accra, where hundreds of traders lost goods within the past week. Similarly, the Kwadaso Wood Market in Kumasi recently suffered a fire, leaving many traders counting heavy losses.
These repeated incidents raise concerns about fire safety measures and infrastructure in Ghana’s commercial hubs. Traders affected by the Tamale fire now face uncertainty as they attempt to recover from this devastating loss.
The incident, which occurred late Tuesday night, has left several traders in distress as their livelihoods were reduced to ashes.
Firefighters cited challenges accessing water and navigating the congested market area as significant obstacles in their efforts to contain the blaze. It is not clear what started the fire yet. Preliminary investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire.
