8-Year-Old Girl Dies in Dansoman Market Blaze
Fire erupted in the early hours, destroying shops and wooden structures before being fully extinguished by 05:21 hr
- An 8-year-old girl died after being trapped in a fire at Dansoman Market early Wednesday
- Eight fire engines and two water tankers battled the blaze, which destroyed several shops and wooden structures
- The cause of the fire is unknown, and investigations are ongoing; GNFS urges public vigilance
An 8-year-old girl has died after being trapped in a devastating fire that engulfed Dansoman Market in the early hours of Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) reported that the blaze was first noticed at 00:02 hrs, with the Dansoman Fire Station crew arriving within two minutes. Firefighters found the fire already at an advanced stage, rapidly spreading across the market.
To contain the inferno, eight fire engines from various stations—including Industrial Area, Ministries, National Headquarters, Madina, Weija, Anyaa, and Accra City—were deployed, along with two private water tankers provided by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly.
The fire was confined by 01:51 hrs, brought under control at 03:03 hrs, and fully extinguished by 05:21 hrs after overhauling operations to eliminate hidden flames.
Tragically, the young girl was caught in one of the affected sections and could not be rescued. Her severely charred body has been handed over to the Police for preservation and further investigation.
Several wooden structures and shops were destroyed, along with their contents. However, timely intervention by firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to adjacent buildings.
The cause of the blaze remains unknown, and investigations are ongoing. The GNFS has urged the public to stay vigilant and exercise caution in market areas to prevent similar tragedies.
