Two shops at the Kejetia market have been completely destroyed by a fire that broke out early Wednesday dawn.
The blaze reportedly started around 3 AM, reducing the contents of the shops to ashes.
The fire consumed various items, including chemicals used in the production of Parazone, soaps, detergents, and clothing.
While the cause of the fire remains unknown, there are speculations that it may have been ignited by the flammable chemicals stored in the shops.
Two other shops were affected, however the impact was minimal.
Traders around the area expressed their concerns about the recurring fire incidents and urged authorities to take immediate action.
“I struggle to sleep lately; how can I rest when the market keeps experiencing fires at night?” A trader Prince Oppong lamented.
He called on the market leadership to adopt proactive measures to address such situations.
Speaking with Orange Business News’ Fatawu Bayaga, Reuben Ameh, Secretary of the Combined Kejetia Traders Association, stated that this incident marks the second fire at the market in less than a month, which is alarming.
“I feel terrible and pained. Frankly, these days, whenever my phone rings after 10 PM, I get scared, fearing that the call will inform me of another fire at Kejetia,” he said.
Mr. Ameh also noted that some traders have chosen to relocate from the market due to fears of losing their merchandise to fire and other challenges.
He believes that increasing awareness about fire safety, enforcing fire safety measures, and implementing insurance policies could help mitigate the impact of future fire incidents.
