SANKOFAONLINE NEWS DESK
A fierce fire has broken out at the Sofoline Magazine enclave in Kumasi, sending plumes of thick smoke across the area and triggering widespread panic among traders, motorists, and residents. The blaze, which started late Tuesday evening, is rapidly consuming several vehicles and nearby structures within the busy auto‑mechanic and spare‑parts zone.
Eyewitnesses describe scenes of chaos as flames leapt from workshop to workshop, fueled by the tightly packed wooden structures and flammable materials common in the area. Multiple cars parked for repairs have already been engulfed, with some exploding as the fire intensifies.
Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service are currently on the ground battling the inferno, though access challenges and the density of the structures are slowing containment efforts. No casualties have been confirmed at this time, but property damage is expected to be extensive.
Residents and business owners are urging authorities to deploy additional fire tenders to prevent the blaze from spreading to adjoining residential blocks and commercial facilities.
SankofaOnline will continue to monitor this developing story and provide updates as more details emerge.
