Tudu Fire: Emotional Scenes As Affected Trader Sifts Through Debris, Recounts Losses Worth GH₵7,000
- A Tudu trader recounted her losses after a fire destroyed her shop and goods in Accra Central
- The businesswoman reportedly lost items worth over GH₵7,000 in the night blaze on June 3, 2026
- Other traders sifted through the debris to salvage any items after the fire service had left the scene
A market trader in Tudu has recounted her severe losses after a devastating fire destroyed her shop and properties in Accra Central on June 3, 2026.
Source: Instagram
The emotional scene has sparked widespread conversations online about the plight of local business owners.
The woman returned to her workplace on the morning of June 4, 2026, only to find her newly restocked goods turned to ashes.
She stated that she had fully restocked her shop just the day before the tragedy occurred.
In a video interview, she wept while holding onto a damaged metal object, which was the only item that survived the inferno.
She stated that her lost clothing items were worth over GH₵7,000.
Tudu traders count losses after fire
Several other affected business owners were seen scavenging through the smoking debris, attempting to find anything left of their items after the fire service extinguished the flames.
The emotional scenes have caused a lot of concern among citizens.
Many noted that several hardworking nationals will have to start their businesses all over again after losing their cash and investments.
The Instagram post below has the full interview with the Tudu fire victim.
Building collapses after downpour in Adenta
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a building at Adenta had collapsed, trapping people in the rubble.
Police and fire service personnel responded to the scene and launched efforts to rescue the victims.
Flooding and traffic disruptions were reported across parts of Accra after the downpour on June 3.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
