Eight shops have been destroyed in the early hours of Thursday April 3, 2025, leaving eight shops completed destroyed at the Tema Community 1 Market.
Traders are counting their losses after the unfortunate incident, as several goods have been lost to the fire.
The fire began early morning behind ABSA Bank, with firefighters from the Tema Regional Fire Service quickly appearing on the scene, according to a report shared by the Ghana National Fire Service on their Facebook page.
Their efforts were supported by personnel from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Police Service, who isolated electricity and maintained security.