8-year-old girl dies in Dansoman Market fire

An 8-year-old girl has died after being trapped in a devastating fire that swept through Dansoman Market in the early hours of Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) reported that the blaze was first reported at 00:02 hrs, with the initial crew from Dansoman Fire Station arriving just two minutes later.

They found the fire at an advanced stage, rapidly spreading in all directions.
To contain the inferno, eight fire engines from Industrial Area, Ministries, National Headquarters, Madina, Weija, Anyaa, and Accra City were mobilised, supported by two private water tankers from 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 pockets of fire.

Tragically, the young girl was caught in one of the affected sections and could not be rescued. Her badly charred body has been handed over to the Police for preservation and further investigation.

The fire destroyed several wooden structures and shops, along with their contents. However, thanks to the timely intervention of firefighters, adjacent structures were saved, preventing further devastation.

The cause of the fire remains unknown, and investigations are ongoing. The GNFS has called on the public to remain vigilant and exercise caution in market areas to prevent future tragedies.