Fire guts three-storey building near Manhyia Government Hospital in Kumasi

Panic gripped residents and traders at Manhyia near the Manhyia Government Hospital in the Kumasi Metropolis after a three-storey building was gutted by fire.

The incident occurred at about 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Residents in an interview with OTEC News said Smoke and flames were seen billowing from parts of the building, drawing a crowd of residents and passers-by who watched helplessly as the fire spread.

According to preliminary reports, the fire is alleged to have been caused by a gas explosion.

However, the exact cause of the fire has not yet been officially confirmed by authorities.

Firefighters were quickly called to the scene and battled the blaze for some time.

Their swift intervention helped prevent the fire from spreading to nearby buildings and shops in the densely populated area.

The extent of damage to the property remains unclear at the time of filing this report.

No casualties were reported

Authorities are expected to conduct full investigations to establish the actual cause of the fire and to determine the full extent of the damage caused.

Meanwhile, residents have been urged to remain calm as emergency officials continue their work at the scene.