By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH
A fierce fire that ripped through the Madina Redco Flats late last night destroyed more than 150 structures.
A young woman, believed to be a Nigerian national known as Beauty and in her early twenties, reportedly lost her life in the incident.
Her charred remains have been handed over to the Madina Police for preservation and further investigation.
The fire, which started around 11:15 p.m., engulfed 140 wooden structures and 20 metal containers used for both residential and commercial purposes.
Firefighters from the Madina Fire Station arrived within two minutes, with support from Adenta, Legon, Abelemkpe, and the Headquarters.
Despite their swift response, the fire was already at an advanced stage. However, the teams managed to confine the flames by 12:02 a.m. and fully extinguished them by 2:22 a.m.
Authorities are currently assessing the extent of the destruction and investigating the cause of the fire, as affected residents and business owners begin to count their losses.
