Regional News of Wednesday, 28 June 2017Source: mynewsgh.comGovernment to establish fire station at Kumasi Central marketThe central market and several buildings at Adum were consumed by fire recentlyGovernment has announced plans to establish a Fire Service Station at the central business district of Kumasi to curb frequent fire outbreaks at the Kumasi Central market and other offices within the area. Recently the central market and several buildings at Adum were consumed by fire which has led to billions of property destroyed due to late response by fire fighters. “As a result, the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) will secure funds to construct permanent Fire Service Station at Adum to respond to emergency situations” he announced. Osei Assiby Antwi warned against the establishment of slums within the outskirts of the metropolis hinting of plans to decongest those areas which are fire prone. Checks also by mynewsgh.com reporter also revealed some sellers set fire to cook in the market leaving the fire uncontrolled after cooking.

Source: GhanaWeb June 28, 2017 08:37 UTC