A raging fire swept through sections of the Dodowa Market in the early hours of Wednesday, October 15, 2025, destroying several metal containers and their contents before firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) brought it under control.
The blaze, which started around 1:25 a.m., spread rapidly through parts of the market, sending traders and residents into panic. By the time firefighters arrived, thick smoke and flames had engulfed several stalls, threatening to consume the entire market.
A team from the Katamanso Fire Station, led by ADO I Simon Sosu, responded swiftly, with reinforcements from the Adenta and Madina Fire Stations. Their coordinated efforts contained the fire at 3:06 a.m. and fully extinguished it by 4:51 a.m.
In total, six metal containers were partially damaged, while twelve others and their contents were completely destroyed. Firefighters, however, managed to salvage more than 50 market sheds and adjoining structures, averting what could have been a catastrophic loss.
No fatalities or injuries were recorded.
The GNFS has launched investigations to determine the cause of the blaze.
Source:Lovinghananews.com
