About seven containers have been ravaged by fire at the Taxi Rank in Tamale following a fire outbreak suspected to be arson.
The containers which contain several items including soft drinks, Second-hand clothing, and sandals, among others belonging to occupants have been blazed to ashes beyond recognition.
The latest fire incident recorded at the same location brings the number of outbreaks to 4 in recent times including a similar inferno experienced on the December 7th Elections, in 2024. Bizzaire occurrences call for worry among traders.
The fire incident which occurred around 5:00 am prompted firefighters to douse the fire from further escalation through their fire tender.
However, there was a reignition of the fire occurring around 10:00 am to 11:00 am, compelling Ghana National Fire Service to rush to the scene again to quench the fire.
Speaking to the Sagani News, the Public Relations Officer of GNFS, Northern Region, Hudu Baba questioned how containers not connected to electricity will all suddenly catch flames without justifiable cause, raising eyebrows about the fire incident which could be masterminded by an arsonist.
Yet to launch an investigation into the fire outbreak, Mr. Hudu Baba calls on other security agencies such Ghana Police Service, NIB to partner them with investigations to get to the bottom of the matter.
On his part, the chief of the market, Issahaku Abdul Gafaru laments over persistent fire outbreaks recorded at the same place in recent times, demanding interrogations to find a lasting solution to this canker. Hence, expressed his readiness to collaborate with key stakeholders such as GNFS, Tamale Metropolitan Assembly, and traditional authorities to fix the issue with a blueprint that will emanate from stakeholders’ dialogue intended to be held in not distant future aimed at addressing challenges of the traders at the Central business district.
According to the Market chief, they will also yield to the request of the Ghana National Fire Service to designate fire posts and water hydrants in the market as well as create access to the market to enhance firefighters deal with fire outbreaks when the need arises.
Story by: Inusah Dondaliya
