Kaneshie market gutted by fire


Fire on Saturday night burnt down 12 fabric shops at the Kaneshie Market in the night at about 11pm.

Security personnel suspect electrical fault to be the cause of the fire as smoke was seen coming out from the fuse box in front of one of the affected shops. 

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Effia Tenge, Head of Public Affairs Unit of the Accra Regional Police Command told the media that the cost of the items the fire destroyed was not readily available, adding that no casualty was also recorded. 

DSP Tenge said on Saturday December 19, 2020 at about 11pm, Police received information that there was a fire outbreak at the second floor at the Kaneshie market complex. 

She said Police proceeded to the scene, secured the place and information was relayed to the Ghana National Fire service. 

"All Patrol vehicles within Kaneshie Division including; Kaneshie Motor bikes and that of Odorkor were called to the scene to cordon off the scene. Meanwhile the security personnel of the market and some Police Personnel from Kaneshie Barracks started fighting the fire with the fire extinguishers placed at vantage points at the market.


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