A fierce fire tore through Madina Redco Flats late last night, destroying over 150 structures and claiming the life of a young woman.
The blaze, which started at 11:15 p.m., engulfed 140 wooden structures and 20 metal containers used for both residential and commercial purposes.
Firefighters from Madina Fire Station arrived within two minutes, supported by backup from Adenta, Legon, Abelemkpe, and the Headquarters.
Despite their rapid response, the fire was already at an advanced stage. The teams managed to confine the flames by 12:02 a.m. and fully extinguished them by 2:22 a.m.
Tragically, a Nigerian woman known as Beauty, believed to be in her early twenties, was trapped in the inferno and lost her life. Her charred remains have been handed over to the Madina Police for preservation and further investigation.
Authorities are assessing the extent of the destruction and investigating the cause of the fire, as affected residents and business owners count their losses.
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