A heartbreaking scene unfolded at the Kasoa New Market following a devastating fire outbreak that engulfed parts of the market, destroying several stalls and goods.
Among the affected was a visibly distraught female trader who discovered that her hard-earned cash savings had been completely destroyed in the blaze.
According to eyewitnesses, the woman broke down in tears upon realizing that the money she had painstakingly saved over time—presumably kept in her shop for reinvestment or personal use—had been reduced to ashes.
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The emotional toll was evident, as fellow traders and onlookers tried to console her in the midst of the chaos.
The fire, which broke out in the early hours of the day, spread quickly through wooden structures and densely packed stalls before firefighters arrived at the scene.
Though the cause of the fire remains under investigation, initial reports suggest it may have been triggered by an electrical fault or an unattended cooking source.
Several traders suffered similar losses, with goods, cash, and merchandise worth thousands of cedis destroyed.
Many of them lamented the lack of proper fire safety measures and called on authorities to provide better protection and infrastructure for market spaces.
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) is expected to assess the extent of damage, while local authorities have promised support for affected victims.
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This incident highlights the vulnerability of informal traders who often keep their earnings in cash, as well as the urgent need for improved fire prevention strategies and financial literacy among market vendors.