- A major fire outbreak has disrupted Accra’s Central Business District on the 11th anniversary of the June 3rd disaster
- Firefighters battled blazes at Makola and Tudu markets amid heavy rain and flooding in the area
- The extent of damage remains unclear as authorities investigate the cause and assess the situation
Fire has destroyed parts of Accra’s Central Business District (CBD) on June 3, 2026, as Ghana marked the 11th anniversary of the June 3rd Circle disaster.
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Different fire outbreaks occurred at the Makola Market and Tudu at night, as a heavy downpour caused flooding in the areas.
The fire swept through parts of the bustling commercial hubs, destroying merchandise and other valuables belonging to traders. The extent of the damage is yet to be determined.
As of the time of this report, around 22:20 GMT, firefighters were battling a major fire outbreak at Tudu and Makola Market in Accra, with over four fire engines deployed to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures.
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The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) said the Accra City Fire Station was the first to respond to the emergency after receiving reports of the incident.
To strengthen firefighting efforts, three additional fire engines from the Ministries, Parliament, and Industrial Area fire stations were dispatched to the scene.
According to the GNFS, all four fire engines were engaged in containment and extinguishing operations as firefighters worked to bring the situation under control.
Authorities have not yet established the cause of the fire. There is also no immediate information regarding casualties or injuries.
Firefighters remained at the scene as efforts continued to fully extinguish the blaze and prevent further destruction.
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Source: YEN.com.gh