Fire Destroys Over 150 Stalls At Afful Nkwanta Market

Fire Destroys Over 150 Stalls At Afful Nkwanta Market

Some of the destroyed shops   A devastating fire has razed more than 150 market stalls at Afful Nkwanta in the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti Region, leaving traders counting losses estimated to run into several millions of Ghana cedis. The late-night inferno swept through the busy market, destroying goods and property before personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) were able to bring the situation under control. Several affected tr…

Anlo Dwom fire outbreak: KMA pledges support for victims

By: Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, KMA, has expressed regret about the devastating fire outbreak that occurred at the Amakom Market, commonly known as ‘Anlo Dwom’ yesterday, Monday 26th January 2026. This incident, the KMA has noted, has caused significant loss to traders whose goods, livelihoods, and years of hard work were destroyed.  In a Statement signed and issued by the Head of Public Relations of the Assembly, Henrie…