The fire outbreak at Adum in Kumasi has left two individuals, including a fire officer, with varying degrees of injuries.
This was disclosed by DO3 Peter Addai, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ghana National Fire Service in the Ashanti Region.
The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Friday, March 21, has also destroyed several shops and caused widespread panic among traders.
According to DO3 Addai, the fire quickly spread through a section of the bustling market, forcing traders to scramble to salvage their goods.
