The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West, Reverend Kweku Addo, has visited and consoled the mother of the 8-year-old girl who tragically lost her life in the dawn fire that swept through the Dansoman Market.
The emotionally-charged visit comes hours after firefighters battled the blaze, which gutted several stalls and left traders counting their losses.
Rev. Kweku Addo extended his deepest condolences to the grieving family and assured them that he is working closely with the Municipal Security Council, MUSEC, and other stakeholders to provide the necessary support.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) reported that the blaze was first reported at 00:02 hrs, with the initial crew from Dansoman Fire Station arriving just two minutes later. They found the fire at an advanced stage, rapidly spreading in all directions.
To contain the inferno, eight fire engines from Industrial Area, Ministries, National Headquarters, Madina, Weija, Anyaa, and Accra City were mobilised, supported by two private water tankers from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly.
The fire was confined by 01:51 hrs, brought under control at 03:03 hrs, and fully extinguished by 05:21 hrs after overhauling operations to eliminate hidden pockets of fire.
Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.
