Fire razes Kofikrom industrial zone as flames engulf Duraplast factory

A devastating fire outbreak in the North Kaneshie Industrial Area on October 1, 2026, consumed the Duraplast factory after originating in Kofikrom, destroying properties and filling the neighborhood with acrid smoke. The blaze, which began in the early hours and burn for hours, turned the industrial zone into a raging inferno as strong winds carried flames across plastic-lined warehouses that acted as fuel. Firefighters faced a nightmare accessing the scene due to blocked roads and parked cargo trucks, delaying their response and allowing the fire to spread unchecked. Eyewitnesses described watching in shock as the flames leapt from burning plastic stocks to other sections of the industrial zone, threatening nearby structures.

No lives were reported lost, but residents faced total loss of personal property as flames consumed homes and businesses within the area. The Ghana National Fire Service struggled to contain the fire until security agencies established full control of the main fire scene. Authorities confirmed that the Duraplast factory became a critical point of escalation, raising fears that the disaster could extend further into the industrial complex if not stopped immediately. The incident exposed dangerous conditions in the area, where plastic manufacturing and storage had created a fire hazard waiting to happen.

Efforts to extinguish the fire remained ongoing as officials assessed the full extent of damage. Investigations would determine whether negligence, environmental factors, or industrial risks contributed to the outbreak. For now, the charred remains of the Duraplast factory stood as a stark warning of vulnerabilities within Ghana's industrial hubs. Residents began assessing their losses while authorities prepared for a long recovery process in the coming days.