Fire has destroyed about seven shops near the North Campus Small Gate of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) in the Central Region.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, June 15, 2025, around 2:30 a.m.
The affected properties included a barbering shop, a cold store, a phone and accessories outlet, a printing press, among others.
Reports indicate that the fire began in a shop containing a gas cylinder, which allegedly exploded following a power outage in the area.
“When the fire started, we tried calling the fire service immediately, but they said their trucks were not functioning. It took them over an hour to arrive,” an eyewitness narrated.
Firefighters reportedly arrived between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m., but by then, the fire had already spread to nearby structures, causing significant damage.
Numerous electrical items — including refrigerators, computers, and printing equipment — were lost in the blaze, with total destruction of stock and fittings reported by shop owners.
No injuries or fatalities were, however, recorded.
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