Video – Over 100 vehicles burnt as fire sweeps through mechanic shops at Sofoline

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Scenes from the mechanic shops at Sofoline

Over 100 vehicles have been destroyed as a devastating fire swept through mechanic shops at Sofoline in the Kwadaso Municipality of the Ashanti Region.

Reports detailed that the devastating fire occurred on Sunday night and caused extensive damage to property and livelihoods.

According to reports, the fire started at around 7:00 p.m and consumed over 100 vehicles.

Also, numerous engines and large quantities of upholstery materials have all been lost in the Sofoline fire.

Eyewitnesses alleged that the fire started when refuse was being burned in a dark area close to the shops, which led to the flames spreading rapidly due to the presence of tyres, rubber materials, upholstery items, and various car spare parts.

Meanwhile, the exact cause of the fire has not been officially made known by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).

In related news, DOII Desmond Ackah, the Head of Public Relations of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), has announced that no casualties were recorded during the Kwame Nkrumah Circle market fire.

According to the GNFS PRO, neither the fire personnel nor the civilians present sustained any injuries during the efforts to bring the fire under control.

He further revealed that the fire has been brought under control, with fire officers working tirelessly to extinguish it completely.

Speaking to the media, he stated, “…We have not recorded any fatalities or injuries, whether among firefighters or civilians”.

“When we say the fire has been confined, it means we have stopped it from spreading further to the west, east, north, or south, so there is no cause for alarm,” he said.

Meanwhile, news broke that over 50 mobile phone shops have been destroyed in a fire that erupted behind the VVIP Station at Kwame Nkrumah Circle.

The Circle started on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, around 10 a.m.

Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service responded swiftly to bring the situation under control.

Officials from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and the Klotey Korle Municipal Assembly are also at the scene.

Watch the video below: