8-year-old burnt to death in Dansoman market fire

A devastating fire at the Dansoman Market has claimed the life of an 8-year-old girl, burning her beyond recognition.

The deceased was reportedly trapped in the section of the market where the fire occurred, leading to her death.

Her badly charred body has since been handed over to the police to assist with investigations.

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“Tragically, an 8-year-old girl trapped within the affected section of the market was burnt to death. Her badly charred body was handed over to the Police for preservation and further investigation,” the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) shared in a post.

According to the GNFS, the fire outbreak at the market occurred at dawn on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, around 12 am.

The GNFS indicated that upon arrival at the scene, the fire had already reached an advanced stage and was rapidly ravaging the market.

“At 00:02 hrs, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) received a distress call reporting a fire outbreak at the Dansoman Market. The first crew from Dansoman Fire Station arrived at 00:04 hrs and met the blaze at an advanced stage, spreading rapidly in all directions,” the Service stated.

It added that the severity of the fire required several reinforcements to help extinguish it, and the blaze was finally brought under control after several hours of intense firefighting.

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The fire also caused damage to several wooden structures and shops at the market.

Meanwhile, the GNFS says it is currently investigating the cause of the fire.



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