Fire Breaks Out Near China Mall in Amasaman, Accra

Fire Breaks Out Behind China Mall at Amasaman

A fire outbreak was reported behind China Mall at Amasaman in the Greater Accra Region on Saturday, October 3, 2026, prompting a response from multiple units of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).

Firefighters from four stations — Amasaman, Headquarters, Madina and Abelemkpe — were dispatched to the scene as emergency personnel worked to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures.

At the time of the initial reports, the cause of the fire had not been established. The extent of the damage was also unclear, while authorities had not confirmed whether there were any casualties.

Firefighters respond to the blaze

Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service continued efforts to bring the fire under control while emergency responders assessed the situation.

Footage shared by a YouTube user and embedded below appears to show the fire and smoke in the area. GhanaToday has not independently verified the original source of the footage.

The incident came two days after a major fire affected the DuraPlast facility in Accra's industrial area on October 1, 2026.

The earlier fire damaged key assets, including machinery, equipment and storage tanks. Firefighters subsequently carried out operations aimed at preventing the blaze from reigniting.

Investigations into the exact cause of the Amasaman fire and assessments of the damage were still pending in the initial reports.

GhanaToday will update this story as further verified information becomes available.