Authorities are set to begin demolishing the China City Mall in Kumasi after a fire gutted the six-month-old facility earlier this year.
The mall, located in Santasi, housed shops selling electronics, groceries, and home accessories. The blaze destroyed goods worth millions of dollars, leaving the building structurally unstable.
Excavators are expected to arrive soon to demolish the structure, clearing the site for potential redevelopment. Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi and Regional Fire Commander ACFO Peter Tettey have visited the site to oversee preparations and assess safety risks.
Firefighters had previously worked for several hours to douse the flames, and officials have confirmed that no casualties occurred during the incident.
The demolition marks the next step in addressing the aftermath of the fire, which had rendered a once-popular shopping destination unusable. Authorities are coordinating efforts to safely remove the debris and prepare the area for future use.
