Kumasi: Fire destroys several residential apartments at Bomso

A fierce blaze has destroyed several residential apartments in Bomso. This suburb is located in the Oforikrom Municipality of Kumasi, Ashanti region.

Eyewitnesses say the fire started in a single-room apartment. It quickly spread to nearby rooms within the compound.

Preliminary reports suggest an explosion from an electricity meter may have caused the fire. This explosion likely ignited the flames.

The fire damaged over fifty rooms, displacing many residents. It also destroyed valuables worth thousands of cedis.

Victims expressed their distress about their losses and how fast the fire spread.

DO2 Appiah Anthony, the District Fire Commander for Oforikrom, led firefighters to the scene. He confirmed that his team responded quickly to the emergency call.

However, he mentioned that the fire's intensity made it hard to contain. The building's layout also posed challenges for firefighters.

Anwal Sadat Ahmed, the Municipal Chief Executive for Oforikrom, visited affected families. He expressed sympathy and assured them of support from the assembly.

He emphasized the need for better public education on fire safety. Residents should report faulty electrical installations promptly.

Emergency services are investigating to determine the exact cause of the fire. Displaced residents are seeking urgent help to rebuild their lives.