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Power restoration fault suspected in Kumasi Central Market fire
By GhanaSummary Newsroom1 min read
Despite the available water supply and police presence, the Fire Commander said congestion and obstructions caused by traders trying to retrieve their belongings made it difficult for crews to manoeuvre around the market.
A total of five appliances were deployed, comprising four fire tenders and one water tanker.
The Ghana National Fire Service is investigating a suspected power-restoration fault as a possible trigger for a fire that swept through part of the Kumasi Central Market near the Aboabo station.
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