Firefighters have contained a commercial fire outbreak at a wood market at Ofankor-Muse in the early hours of Saturday, March 28, 2026.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), led by a team from the Amasaman Fire Station, responded swiftly after receiving a distress call at 2:04 a.m., arriving at the scene within minutes to combat the blaze.
The fire, which tore through sections of the wood market, destroyed several wooden structures and large quantities of wood products. It also partially damaged a maltese machine and a maize feed mill.
Despite the intensity of the fire, coordinated firefighting efforts helped to save adjoining structures and additional wood stock, preventing the situation from escalating into a wider disaster.
Reinforcements from the Anyaa and Madina Fire Stations, as well as the Ghana Armed Forces Fire Service, supported the operation. Personnel from the Ghana Police Service and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) were also on hand to ensure safety and assist in managing the scene.
No casualties were recorded.
Authorities say investigations are currently underway to determine the cause of the fire.
