Fire burned through Kasoa-Columba Junction Thursday night, destroying five business containers completely. The blaze started around 8:30 p.m. and kept burning for more than two hours. Local people fought the flames themselves because emergency services didn't show up when called. Businesses lost included a provision store, dressmaking shop, hair salon, pedicure center, and bag store - with damage worth millions of Ghana Cedis.
Nobody answered emergency calls to fire stations at Kasoa, Budumburam, Weija, and Dansoman because their trucks weren't working properly. Firefighters from Anyaa finally arrived after most damage had happened. The fire apparently began inside the provision shop before jumping to nearby containers. An electrical problem might have caused it, but officials need to check more carefully.
People felt heartbroken watching the disaster unfold and complained about poor emergency services. The community wants better infrastructure and properly equipped fire stations throughout the area. Neighbors want action fast before another fire hits their community. Many business owners lost everything they had built over years of hard work. Local authorities face pressure to improve safety measures across the municipality.
Nobody answered emergency calls to fire stations at Kasoa, Budumburam, Weija, and Dansoman because their trucks weren't working properly. Firefighters from Anyaa finally arrived after most damage had happened. The fire apparently began inside the provision shop before jumping to nearby containers. An electrical problem might have caused it, but officials need to check more carefully.
People felt heartbroken watching the disaster unfold and complained about poor emergency services. The community wants better infrastructure and properly equipped fire stations throughout the area. Neighbors want action fast before another fire hits their community. Many business owners lost everything they had built over years of hard work. Local authorities face pressure to improve safety measures across the municipality.
