Residents of Ayigya, a suburb of Kumasi, watched in horror as a sexagenarian, said to be a former accountant of the Ghana Highways Authority, was killed in a ferocious fire on Tuesday night.
Sampson Silver Quaye was said to be sleeping in his room in the Boys’ Quarters when the fire started around 8:30 pm.
An eyewitness, Isaac Amoah, a resident of the area, told DAILY GUIDE that three fire tenders rushed to the scene after the fire personnel received an emergency call 15 minutes earlier.
According to him, “The fire officers found the remains of the man after they put out the fire about 30 minutes later, adding that neighbours and co-tenants were astounded by his death.
Mr. Amoah said the ferocious fire gutted the five rooms and several properties.
“Although nobody, apart from the deceased, was injured, the house and everything in it were destroyed.
“I have seen numerous home fires, but nothing compares to this particular one,” the witness indicated.
Kumasi has recorded several major fires due to extreme dry conditions which have destroyed several homes, markets and shops, among others.
A fire officer disclosed that the building was severely damaged and that an investigation was under way to determine the cause of the fire.
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