Many shop owners are concerned after a fire broke out at the Tema timber market.
The Ghana National Fire Service deployed about four fire tenders to douse the fire, which started around 11:00 am on Wednesday.
According to an affected shop owner, Godfred Kpemetey, the fire began at the home of some squatters who live behind the market.
“The fire started about 45 minutes to an hour ago, but the fire service wasn’t here on time,” an eyewitness said.
He said the fire was spreading to the area where wood is stored.
“Our machine shops are on fire. Our woods are also on fire.”
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Meanwhile, firefighters have been able to bring the fire under control.
“The fire started from wooden sheds used as dwelling places and spread to some parts of the timber market. The fire is currently contained, and rigorous fire fighting continues,” the Ghana National Fire Service announced on its Facebook Page.
