A fire has ravaged the China City Mall located in Santasi, Kumasi, resulting in significant destruction to both the structure and its contents.
The blaze ignited on Thursday, October 30, and rapidly spread throughout the mall, with dense smoke observable from afar.
Initial reports indicate that the fire originated at the rear of the building before consuming the entire edifice.
Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service endeavored to contain the inferno; however, the mall, which housed stores offering groceries, electronics, and household items, was entirely lost.
Eyewitnesses reported that the fire spread so swiftly that most vendors were unable to salvage their merchandise.
China City Mall, which had opened its doors earlier this year, had quickly become a favored shopping destination for the residents of Kumasi.
The Ghana National Fire Service has initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and assess the extent of the damage.
