Five individuals were apprehended on suspicion of attempting to loot items from affected shops, during the early morning fire outbreak in the central business district of Adum, Kumasi on Friday, March 21 In the early hours of Friday, March 21, 2025, a fire broke out in the central business district of Adum, Kumasi, causing significant damage to several shops.
Traders panicked over the situation as they scrambled to salvage their goods amid the raging inferno.
The Ghana National Fire Service responded promptly to the emergency, working diligently to control and extinguish the blaze.
Authorities have initiated investigations to determine the cause of the fire and to address the alleged looting activities.
