In the late hours of April 18, a fierce blaze tore through a densely populated area near the Madina Redco flats, leaving destruction in its wake and claiming the life of a young woman.

According to the Ghana National Fire Service, the fire, which broke out at 11:15 p.m., ravaged over 150 wooden structures and swept through both commercial and residential spaces.

Emergency responders from the Madina Fire Station arrived swiftly on the scene at 11:17 p.m., receiving reinforcement from teams at Adenta, Legon, Abelemkpe, and the National Headquarters.

Despite their swift intervention, the flames had already fully engulfed the area. "At 12:02 a.m.