The Central Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Assistant Chief Fire Officer II Merindee Mary Attigah-Mensah, has called on Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies in the region to take immediate steps to decongest markets, especially in major trading areas such as the Kotokuraba Market in Cape Coast.
The appeal was made following a simulation exercise held at Kotokuraba Market to commemorate International Firefighters' Day.
In a press release dated May 9, 2025, it said the exercise detailed major challenges faced by fire personnel in accessing parts of the market due to congestion.
She said that such conditions could severely delay emergency response and put lives and properties at risk. "Decongesting the markets will significantly enhance our ability to respond promptly to emergencies.
