General News of Thursday, 22 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA devastating fire swept through Accra’s bustling Circle area on January 20, 2026, leaving the community reeling. He urged the community to learn from the tragedy and work together to create a safer environment for all. Traders, victims recount losses in Circle Tip Toe Lane fire“This is not just about bricks and mortar,” he added. The call for safer rebuilding practices, he noted, is a crucial step toward preventing future tragedies and fostering a stronger, more secure community. He concluded by appealing to the queen mother at the Circle market to organise traders to acquire adequate fire extinguishers within the market, so that if a similar incident occurs, prompt action can be taken to control the fire while waiting for the fire service to arrive.

Source: GhanaWeb January 22, 2026 18:50 UTC