Properties amounting to thousands of ghana cedis were lost in that fire outbreak. Access to the market during the fire outbreak has been one. Hardly a day passes without news of a fire outbreak in some part of ghana, causing fear. Fire outbreak fireoutbreak newsdesk myjoyonline wrst. Reportage of stories on fire outbreaks in ghana semantic scholar. Still in kumasi, another fire outbreak is said to have gutted the ssnit flats at asuoyeboah destroying the top floor. In order to reduce this problem, a study was conducted on wuse market of the federal capital territory of nigeria with the aim of determining the active protection measures against fire in the market, in order to generate guidelines that can reduce the occurrences of fire outbreaks in nigerian markets.
This generates much discussion centering on rumors relating to politics, sabotage, misfortune, religious differences, etc. Trend of fire outbreaks in ghana and ways to prevent these. This article is written like a manual or guidebook. The fire, which started at about 0200 hours at the secondhand clothing sellers area popularly called foos line, spread to areas like 18 where cooking utensils and provisions are sold. An assessment of the awareness of fire insurance in the informal sector. This is the second time fire has destroyed that section of kumasi central market where secondhand clothes are mostly sold. The mystery behind kumasi central market fire outbreaks 22. An analysis of the daily graphic and the chronicle. The kumasi central market has experienced the latest inferno when fire gutted the parts of the market early dawn on sunday. Contracta, which is the company in charge of the facility will be managing it for two years after commissioning. Markets are very important in the economy of every country.
Anytime fire breaks out in the market it becomes very difficult for fire tenders to get access to quench the outbreak so many goods are destroyed in the markets. Help came with fire personnel managing to save three lives. Kumasi central market is in the rain forest bioregion of ashanti on the ashantiland peninsula. Determination of active protection measures against fire. Shop owners watched on helplessly as their properties were ravaged by the fire. To analyse efforts being made by the local authority and market committees to reduce fire disasters at the market.
Fire personnel managed to bring the fire under control while some traders tried to rescue their wares. Other markets were the makola number two and agbogbloshie markets and the makola shopping mall all in accra, kumasi magazine and the kumasi central market. Mitigating the effects of fire outbreaks on the socio. Ghana, an african country with a population of more than 25 million, like all countries in the world has many markets.
Kumasi central market catches fire again, items worth gh. These fire cases include market fires which is a common issue that ghanaian markets face. Benedikt kotruljevic wrote the first manual on a doubleentry bookkeeping system. The kumasi central market, one of the two major markets in kumasi, was built in 1936 at the instance of the manhyia palace, which graciously released the. To determine the challenges being faced in implementing disaster risk preparedness strategies against fire at chisokone market in kitwe. We recommend booking kejetia market tours ahead of time to secure your spot.
Foreign affairs, kumasi central market and swedrumelcom super. Last week, a fire outbreak at the kumasi central prisons in the ashanti region caused the death of an inmate, while with five jailers sustained varying degree of injuries. Dec 24, 2016 one the largest openair market in west africa, with over five thousand traders daily, you can find anything in this market for very reasonable price. Fire outbreak has been a major problem for traders in ghana. Oct 14, 20 the kumasi central market is very large. Kumasi central market completion of krofrom and asafo markets construct a market at aduato. Another major fire disaster in recent years was the fire outbreak that. Fire outbreak at gridco control room causes power outages water shortage. Kejetia market kumasi 2020 all you need to know before. We went with a guide, comfort, who you can book through four villages inn in kumasi.
Mensah enclave of the kumasi central market were burnt to ashes. An assessment of solid waste management system in the kumasi metropolis. The trends of fire outbreaks in ghana and ways to prevent these incidences. Fire safety preparedness in the central business district of kumasi, ghana. Fire outbreaks have historically been the major destroyer of the kejetia market. The facility is designed to accommodate 300,000 people when it is full to capacity, but it is equipped with technology and measures put in place to evacuate everyone in 12 minutes in case of emergencies such as fire outbreak. Ben kwesi annan added a new photo at kumasi,central market,kejetia. The cause of the fire is not yet known but a police source say personnel of the fire service have arrived at the scene and are currently fighting to put out the flame. Last year, there was an unquantifiable loss of property through fire outbreaks at various markets, especially in accra, kumasi and takoradi. Kumasi central market completion of krofrom and asafo markets. About 100 shops in the kumasi central market have been engulfed by a fire outbreak that started around 9pm on wednesday at a section of the market called bode. Scenes from a fire outbreak in kumasi central market 12.
The first occurred on may 28, 2009, with another occurring on january 2, 2010. The numerous fire outbreaks at the kumasi central market between. An analysis of the daily graphic and the chronicle bright k. On december 30, 2012, the kumasi central market experienced the second fire outbreak within the year, during which over 150 shops were gutted by fire on december 30, last year. The fire outbreaks at the markets left traders in agony because aside their losses, their livelihood and that of their dependants were destroyed. Ghana news, politics, sports, jobs and more on ghanastar. The fire which spread fast through the market destroyed more than 1,000 live birds and hundreds of shops. Mar 09, 2016 for example, the kumasi central market has suffered from a series of fire outbreaks. In ghana, the incidence of fire outbreak has become the order of the day, as there is no single day without news on fire outbreaks in some parts of the country. And this year, six fire outbreaks so far at markets throughout the country, with thursday fire at kumasi central market disaster being the most devastating. First phase of kejetia market project progressing steadily. The kumasi central market is an openair market in the city of kumasi, the capital of ashanti. The mystery behind kumasi central market fire outbreaks. The new kejetia central market project update phase 1.
Corn mill machines, bags of beans, bags of pepper, rubbers, clothes, earrings, and others were burnt in that fire. In december 30, 2012, it also experienced another outbreak within which more than 150 shops were gutted by fire. The central m arket is an open air market in the c ity of kumasi, located in the southern central part of ashanti region. A fire outbreak at the kumasi central market monday afternoon destroyed shops and goods worth several thousands of ghana cedis. Apr 10, 2017 a fire outbreak at the kumasi central market monday afternoon destroyed shops and goods worth several thousands of ghana cedis. Access to the largest open market in west africa, the kumasi central market. Fire outbreak is the leading cause of lives and properties loss in nigerian markets. Kumasi article about kumasi by the free dictionary. Govt approves funds for reconstruction of kumasi central.
Kumasi central market, fire outbreaks and lip service payment. Assessing social vulnerability to fire hazards at the kumasi central. In 2009 and 2010, there were serious fire outbreaks which destroyed the ministry of. Revamped kumasi central market taking shape after fire outbreak 2 years ago 7015 views by k. For example, the kumasi central market has suffered from a series of fire outbreaks. The mystery behind kumasi central market fire outbreaks 2222017.
The study recommended that the central government must resource the ghana national fire service with more fire fighting vehicles andequipment. Hardly a day passes without news of a fire outbreak in some part of ghana, causing fear and panic among the people. Kumasi central market kejetia market, kumasi traveller. Effah the reconstruction of the kumasi central market has brought huge excitement among the people of the ashanti region and beyond. The brong ahafo and the central region recorded 821 and 732 cases. It happened in a threestorey building located opposite the main. A fire outbreak at the kumasi central market monday afternoon has destroyed shops, stalls and goods worth several thousands of ghana cedis. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Foreign affairs, kumasi central market and swedrumelcom. Fire has gutted the kumasi central market last night. Fire safety preparedness in the central business district of. The area affected mostly was the part heading towards dr. An assessment of the awareness of fire insurance in the.
The fire personnel have begun investigations into the incident. Box lg 149, accra, ghana, 2faculty of communications studies. Kumasi metropolitan assembly was established by legislative instrument 1614. The kumasi central market also known as kejetia market is an openair market in the city of kumasi, the capital of ashanti. A case study of kumasi central market in ghana international journal of humanities social sciences and education ijhsse page 43. Oct 06, 2017 new kumasi kejetia central market adu kyei junior. Redevelopment of largest ghanas kumasi market at a cost. Ghanas kumasi central market the largest in west africa. Mahama 2 1department of public relations management, university of professional studies, accra upsa p. Fire safety, central business district, kumasi, ghana introduction fire outbreaks have risen to a worldwide attention in recent years as an environmental and economic issue. Pdf fire safety preparedness in the central business.
This study assesses whether the traders are aware of fire insurance and have taken such policies to cover their goods and stalls. Fire at kumasi central market photos graphic online. Pdf the trends of fire outbreaks in ghana and ways to. Apr 14, 2018 20180414 the ashanti regional command of the ghana national fire service gnfs has put in place stringent measures to prevent the annual fire outbreaks in the kumasi central market. It is in the ra in forest r egion ab out 250km b y road, northwest of accra. The findings of the study on whether the traders understand the concept of fire insurance in the kumasi central market have been presented in.
An assessment of solid waste management system in the. Mensah, ultimate fms isaac bediako justice reported. There are concentrations of economic activities in the city. Works on phase one of the kumasi kejetia project is progressing steadily after three months of commencement of work.
These fire outbreaks start from varied sources, that is, they may start as a result of an unattended iron, coal pot fire not turned out to wielders forgetting. Fire safety preparedness in the central business district of kumasi. One common issue that ghanaian markets face is the problem of market fires. Fire outbreaks at the kumasi central market in ghana have become an annual event. Gnfs takes steps to prevent annual fire outbreaks at. Pdf an assessment of the satellite market as a decongestion. Background in ghana, fire incidents have become a regular occurrence, with thousands of lives and millions of dollars lost every year.
According to graphic onlines kumasi reporter, joseph kyeiboateng, personnel from the ghana national fire service are at the scene fighting the fire. Kumasi markets burnt downcentral, asafo markets destroyed. Kumasi central market experience another fire outbreak yen. In 2014 the population of kumasi is estimated at 2,119,101 with a growth rate of 5. Fire personnel managed to bring the fire under control while some traders tried to rescue their wares amidst tears. The kejetia market has had several outbreaks that have resulted in the destruction of stores. According to eyewitnesses the fire started around 9. The second largest city in ghana, it is a commercial and transportation center in a cocoaproducing region, and it has a large central market. Reconstructed of kumasi central market begins in march. Market, fire outbreaks continue to be the major destroyer of the kumasi.
National human security early warning brief of ghanawarn april to june 20. National fire service, in its recent interaction with the media, described the market. A first of its kind in west africa the bustling kumasi central market, also known as the kejetia market is the largest openair market in continental africa and, is situated right in the heart. The fire, which started at about 0200 hours at the secondhand clothing sellers area popularly called foos line, spread to areas. The first and most important location is the central business district cbd, which embraces the kejetia lorry park, the central market and the adum shopping. These are rampant and the effect, typically, is that goods and structures are destroyed with the cost running into thousands of cedis. In ghana, the incidence of fire outbreak has become the order of the day, as there is no. Fire guts kumasi central market ghana business news. Build the capacity of communities on fire management.
Access to research institutions, universities and training centres. An assessment of solid waste management system in the kumasi metropolis waste products arise from our ways of life and it is generated at every stage of the process of production and development. In 2018, about 50 stalls at the same portion of the market were razed down by a similar fire incident. According to the minister, he is reliably informed that the fatal fire and attempted jail break incident was a wellorchestrated breakout plan. The kumasi central market has experienced the latest inferno when fire gutted the parts of the market early dawn on sunday, june 16. A case study of kumasi central market in ghana arc journals. Kumasi is approximately 300 miles 480 km north of the equator and 100 miles 160 km north of the gulf of guinea. Population kumasi has a population of 1,730,249 according to the population and housing census for 2010. Fire outbreaks at the kumasi central market in ghana have become an. Opponga, kwadwo boakyea, regina edziyieb, adobea yaa owusuc and chetan tiwaria adepartment of geography and the environment, university of north texas, denton, tx 76203. Domestic fires is the highest incidence of fire outbreak in kumasi gnfs, 20.
Fire safety preparedness in the central business district. Unlike markets in other countries across the planet, ghanaian markets are unique. The three bodies were found sidebyside, erastus added. On good friday, fire gutted parts of the kumasi central market. Ghanastar ghana news, politics, sports, jobs and more. Anaglatey 20 says the rise in fire outbreak could be traced to intense harmattan, overloading. Request pdf assessing social vulnerability to fire hazards at the. Gnfs takes steps to prevent annual fire outbreaks at kumasi.
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