A late-night fire outbreak at the Sofoline Magazine New Site in Kumasi has left significant property damage, with dozens of vehicles and metal containers destroyed.
According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the blaze, which occurred on Sunday, January 25, 2026, consumed 27 vehicles and 22 metal containers, along with their contents. No injuries or loss of life were recorded.
The Ashanti Regional Public Relations Office of the GNFS said the Service received an emergency call at about 8:00pm, prompting a swift response from firefighters at the Bremang and Twedie Fire Stations. Fire crews arrived at the scene within minutes and worked for nearly three hours to bring the situation under control.
The fire was contained at 9:51pm and completely extinguished by 10:46pm, preventing it from spreading further within the densely populated area. The firefighting operation was led by Assistant Divisional Officer I Kuupuluzie, with support from personnel of the Ghana Police Service.
The Municipal Chief Executive for Kwadaso, Mr Eric Assibey, also visited the scene to assess the extent of the damage.
While the cause of the fire remains unknown, the GNFS said investigations have commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and to guide future preventive measures.
