A two-story building housing several shops in the central business district of Adum in Kumasi is on fire.’
The information gathered suggests the fire is at the popular Blue Light arena, close to Hello FM.
Reports suggest the fire started around 6 am and spread rapidly as fire officers made attempts to contain the blaze.
According to reports some shop owners attempted to defy the ravaging fire to salvage their goods.
It has also been revealed that a shop owner had to be forced out, and at a point, a ladder was needed to evacuate him from danger.
The information available suggests Most of the shops deal in mobile phones and accessories, jewellery, and clothing.
An eyewitness account claims the fires started from a touching electricity pole in the area, leading to a sparkle on the top floor of one of the buildings.
Meanwhile, the Ghana National Fire Service and the Ghana Police Service are at the scene but is facing difficulties accessing the building.
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Fire engulf shops at Adum-Kumasi #AdekyeNsroma pic.twitter.com/Xgnc3sCBDe
— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) March 21, 2025
