A devastating fire ravaged Accra’s Zongo Lane on Sunday, leaving widespread destruction and chaos in its wake. The blaze, which erupted around 11 am, quickly spread to nearby warehouses and shops.
Eyewitnesses described the inferno as “apocalyptic,” with flames consuming properties worth thousands of Ghana Cedis.
The fire’s rapid escalation was exacerbated by a lack of fire tender support and inadequate firefighting equipment.
Despite the heroic efforts of the Fire Service Personnel, the intensity of the blaze, coupled with insufficient water pressure and the absence of a fire ladder, severely hampered their ability to control the situation.**
As the fire continued to rage, opportunistic looters seized the moment to steal goods from the affected shops, adding to the chaos.
Eyewitnesses shared their harrowing experiences with Hot News, providing a stark view of the disaster’s impact.
In response to the tragedy, Accra Mayor Elizabeth Naa Sackey announced that the government will implement stricter regulations on building structures. She pointed out that the buildings destroyed in the fire were constructed with fabricated boards, which contributed to the rapid spread of the flames.
The new measures aim to prevent similar disasters in the future and improve fire safety standards.
