A devastating fire has engulfed the Techiman Central Market in the Bono East Region, leaving countless traders in despair as their livelihoods go up in flames.
Eyewitnesses report that the blaze has consumed numerous shops, destroying goods worth thousands of cedis.
Emergency services, led by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), are battling to contain the inferno and prevent its spread to neighboring areas.
Divisional Officer I (DOI), Alex King Nartey of the GNFS Public Relations Department confirmed the incident, expressing concerns over the extent of the damage.
This tragedy is the latest in a string of market fires across the country.
On January 2, 2025, Accra’s iconic Kantamanto Market, renowned as one of the largest hubs for secondhand clothing in the world, was reduced to ashes.
The fire destroyed hundreds of stalls, displacing thousands of traders and causing immeasurable economic losses.
The repeated occurrence of such fires has left traders, citizens, and authorities questioning the safety measures and structural integrity of these vital commercial centers.
Many are calling for urgent interventions to safeguard the lives and livelihoods of traders.
As investigations begin into the cause of the Techiman Market fire, the pain and uncertainty of those affected linger.
For many traders, the dream of rebuilding seems out of reach.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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