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Six shops destroyed in Tema Community 1 Market fire

Abigail Bonney — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:38:10 +0000

A fire outbreak at the Tema Community 1 Market has destroyed six shops, while several others were saved thanks to a swift emergency response, officials have confirmed.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the market located behind ABSA Bank.

Firefighters responded to a distress call received at about 9:09 a.m. and arrived at the scene within minutes, preventing the blaze from spreading further.

The fire affected six shops—four constructed with sandcrete blocks and two metal container shops—housing businesses dealing in lace materials, tailoring services, books, and tailoring accessories.

Fire personnel brought the blaze under control by 9:39 a.m. and fully extinguished it by 10:04 a.m., preventing more extensive losses in the busy market.

Although the fire caused significant damage to the affected shops, no injuries or fatalities were reported.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, with investigations ongoing to establish what triggered the incident.

8 shops destroyed as fire guts Tema Community 1 market

Abigail Bonney — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:50:00 +0000

Traders at Tema Community 1 Market are counting their losses after a fire ravaged shops, leaving eight completely destroyed.

The fire began early Thursday morning behind ABSA Bank. Firefighters from the Tema Regional Fire Service quickly responded to the scene.

Their efforts were supported by personnel from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Police Service, who isolated electricity and maintained security.

Despite heavy smoke hindering firefighting efforts, the blaze was eventually controlled using two fire pumps. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

While eight shops were lost, over 100 shops were salvaged. Authorities are conducting a thorough overhaul to prevent further spread and fully contain the fire.