Several container shops along the Ghana Flag area on the Obom stretch in Kasoa, Awutu Senya East Municipality, have been destroyed by a severe fire.
The blaze, which started around on Monday, September 2 around 5:30 p.m., had engulfed some buildings along the Kasoa-Obom road, including carpentry shops and drinking spots.
Fortunately, the fire officers were able to manage the situation, preventing the entire tender from being consumed by flames.
The firefighting team successfully contained the blaze, stopping it from spreading to nearby shops. To prevent further damage, the entire Obom area has been disconnected from the national grid by officials from the Electricity Company of Ghana.