The traders who lost their stores in the recent fire outbreak at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle have received help from the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) in the amount of GH90,000.
Each of the 45 merchants whose stores were damaged by the flames received GH 2,000 from the funds, which were delivered to the market leaders yesterday.
In addition, the council is planning to work with the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) to see that fire extinguishers are erected at various spots within the trade areas as a measure to prevent similar-sized fire breakouts from happening again in the future.
flare-up of fire
On Sunday, May 21, this year, a fire breakout at Circle devastated a number of establishments, including phone shops, cosmetics shops, wine shops, and many more.
The fire, which was said to have begun about 1 p.m., took several hours to put out with the help of GNFS employees and the police.
There were no casualties, and the reason is still unknown.
prevention of fire
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, stated: "I will meet with the various assemblies to discuss how to work with the Fire Service to see how we can procure fire extinguishers for the shops so that in the event of a fire, the traders can begin to douse it before it gets out of hand."
He acknowledged that fire breakouts were now a frequent occurrence in the nation, particularly in Accra.
He asserted that in order to address the issue, it was past time for the health and safety officers at the various assemblies and other stakeholders to collaborate in order to find long-term solutions.
"First and foremost, we must comprehend the causes of these fires in order to come up with both temporary and long-term solutions.
However, it is essential that the assembly teach the traders fundamental fire safety measures in the meantime, according to the regional minister.
Modernisation
He said that the government has plans to upgrade the majority of the markets in the area and other regions of the nation in order to lessen the likelihood of market disasters and give consumers a more convenient shopping experience.
Until then, Mr. Quartey asked the traders to do their business legally and to stay away from any unauthorised electrical connections.
He also exhorted them to take safety and fire-prevention precautions.
Although the government will play a role, it is up to the traders to make sure that their goods are secure.
Avoid lighting fires in public areas and pay attention to any open flames.
We can stop future fire accidents if everyone abides by this one guideline, he stated.
Commendation
Nana Kwame Boakye, the chairman of the Circle Traders Association, praised the government for helping them.
He also praised the regional minister for allowing them to continue practising their craft.
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