A devastating fire has ravaged makeshift wooden structures at Asokwa Old Town in the Asokwa Municipality of the Ashanti Region, leaving numerous residents homeless.

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According to Citi News, the fire is suspected to have originated from one of the structures and began spreading around 3:30 pm on Saturday, engulfing other wooden buildings in its path.

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The Deputy Ashanti Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service, Rashid Nisawu, reported that they received a distress call at approximately 4:08 pm.

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Responding promptly, four fire engines were dispatched to quell the flames, though the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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The fire's intensity is attributed to the presence of highly combustible materials within the wooden structures. Unfortunately, residents who were away during the incident suffered complete losses, including monetary valuables.

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While some onlookers managed to salvage a few belongings before the destruction, others arrived too late, watching helplessly as the fire consumed their properties.

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One victim, Akolpuka Akolberi, a kenkey seller, recounted her harrowing experience, stating, “I overheard people alerting us about the fire, so I stopped what I was doing and rushed to my structure to get my belongings. The fire spread so fast, so I had to run out. My belongings, including cash, have been consumed by the fire,” she narrated.

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