Market Woman Cries, Allegedly Faints Following Fire Outbreak at Suame Post Office Market
- A midnight fire that broke out at Suame Post Office market razed over 100 shops, leaving traders devastated
- A distressed trader narrated how her sister fainted in shock after seeing their shop completely destroyed by fire
- Eyewitnesses claimed exploding gas cylinders had worsened the blaze, destroying goods worth millions of cedis
Traders at the Suame Post Office market in the Ashanti region have cried out after a fire razed over 100 shops, with a devastated woman said to have fainted amid her grief.
Source: TikTok
The fire outbreak reportedly started at midnight on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, affecting the market square and destroying properties worth millions of cedis that stood in its path.
In a sad video spotted online, a physically distraught market trader, speaking amid the ruins of the fire outbreak, confirmed that her sister's and her shop were completely burnt down.
Though the cause of the fire was yet to be disclosed at the time of filing this report, some eyewitness claimed that gas cylinders placed at the market had exploded, causing the fire to spread rapidly.
On the trader's account, she explained the devastating impact of the fire, stating that when her sister arrived at the scene and saw the destruction, she was overwhelmed and fainted, collapsing on the spot.
"Please, yes, our shop was right here. Right now, I'm the one affected. When she [my sister] came, she couldn't even stand; she fainted."
She added that as soon as her sister fainted, she was immediately taken away for medical care. She also narrated that all their merchandise, including new stock they had just bought in on August 22, was lost in the blaze.
Source: Facebook
She emotionally describes the shop as their sole source of livelihood. Surrounded by the charred remains and the sound of other traders wailing in the background, she expressed a profound sense of loss and helplessness.
The video of the market woman explaining her predicament is below:
Suame traders cry out over firefighters' arrival
The traders and residents of the area alleged that the firefighters came late to the scene, leading to a higher degree of destruction and property loss
One eyewitness said:
“We called for help earlier, but the fire service came late. By then, everything was gone."
The National Fire Service has confirmed that no casualties occurred as it begins initial investigations into the blaze.
Officials reported that 25 of the 44 shops at the market were affected, while 192 sheds were destroyed in the inferno.
Reactions to trader's lamentation over Suame fire
YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched the video online. Some of the comments are below.
KHAY commented:
"Dollar is down so don't worry .... JM will do."
Glrrr said:
"Oh I know this woman. Mama Thess. I'm sorry for you."
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