Fire rages through Kofikrom at North Industrial Area in Accra
Thick black smoke engulfs North Industrial Area near ECG Avenor as flaming buildings force residents to flee, residents described frantic escapes and partial goods losses as firefighters continue battling
Dark flames and thick black smoke billowed from a cluster of shops and kiosks at Kofikrom in the North Industrial Area on Thursday morning, witnessed by commuters and locals passing through the area.
Chaos erupted as vendors scrambled to carry away haggled goods while residents of nearby structures abandoned their homes and belongings, some visibly burned by the searing heat as flames advanced.
Eyewitness accounts, including one shared on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem by a passerby, confirmed a woman was burned during the incident but no further injuries were reported.
Fire service personnel were on site working to contain the spreading blaze from the North Kaneshie Industrial Area plot situated close to Duraplast and near ECG Avenor office.
Power supply remained connected despite the inferno, indicating grid safety systems did not immediately disconnect.
Community members gathered across affected lanes vocalizing concern over the escalating threat to property and safety amid ongoing firefighting efforts.
Investigations into the cause and full financial damage remain paused until containment progresses, while operations on site continue with heightened alertness from emergency responders.
