The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that a late-night fire outbreak at a section of the Nima Market was successfully contained without any loss of life, although several wooden structures and goods were destroyed.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the GNFS said the fire broke out on Monday night and spread rapidly through parts of the busy commercial area before firefighters brought the situation under control.
According to the Service, the distress call was received at 10:38 p.m., with the first response team from the National Headquarters arriving at the scene within 10 minutes under the leadership of Assistant Divisional Officer I Ahoni.
Firefighters, supported by crews from the Circle and Parliament fire stations, managed to bring the fire under control at 11:21 pm before fully extinguishing it at 1:44 am.
Preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have been caused by an electrical fault, although officials say further assessments are ongoing.
The GNFS disclosed that 10 wooden structures and their contents were completely destroyed, while several adjoining structures were successfully salvaged through swift intervention by emergency responders.
“Fortunately, no casualties were recorded,” the Service stated, while commending personnel from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Police Service for assisting during the operation.
The fire caused panic among traders and residents as flames engulfed parts of the market late into the night.
By Tuesday morning, affected traders had returned to the scene to assess the damage and salvage items that survived the blaze, with some seen sorting through debris and retrieving partially burnt goods.
The incident has renewed concerns over recurring market fires in Accra, raising questions about electrical safety and fire prevention measures in major commercial centres.