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Kumasi records third commercial fire in three days

By GhanaSummary NewsroomMonday, 12 October 2026 at 12:18 am1 min read

The third major commercial fire has destroyed stalls and merchandise at Tafo Moro Market in Kumasi.

This is the third major commercial fire outbreak in Kumasi recorded in three days.

Another fire incident was recorded at a section of the Kumasi Central Market on Friday evening.

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