A devastating fire tore through an auto mechanic shop in the Magazine New Road Zone 11 area, near Akwasi Oppong, on the evening of March 13, 2026, leaving a trail of wreckage in its wake.
While authorities have confirmed that there were no casualties, the financial toll is significant.
The blaze consumed a substantial inventory of vehicles and equipment, including 7 Sprinter buses, 2 Nissan Urvan buses, 2 Toyota Land Cruisers, 1 Mercedes-Benz bus, 4 engine blocks, and a full container warehouse.
Firefighters from both the Manhyia and Komfo Anokye fire stations were dispatched to the scene following the alert.
Their rapid intervention was credited with containing the flames and successfully preventing the inferno from spreading to neighboring workshops and nearby residential structures.
The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time.
Officials from the Ashanti Regional Public Relations Office confirmed that an official investigation has been launched to determine the source of the blaze.
Local business owners and residents in the Zone 11 area are still reeling from the incident, as fire safety remains a critical concern in the densely packed commercial hub.
By 1960news.com
