Black Mazda 5 Catches Fire Near Nima Police Station; Vehicle Completely Damaged

• The driver of a black Mazda 5 was devastated after the vehicle caught fire in the middle of the road at Nima
• It is suspected that an electrical fault led to the unfortunate incident which occurred on May 2, 2025
• Netizens who saw the post were divided and expressed mixed reactions of concern and heartbreak

A black Mazda 5 with registration number GS 9756-21 was destroyed after it caught fire near the Nima Police Station bus stop on May 2, 2025.

The incident, which occurred in broad daylight, drew a crowd of onlookers and caused a brief disruption to traffic flow in the area.

According to eyewitnesses, the vehicle suddenly went up in flames, believed to have been triggered by an electrical fault.

They claim the driver noticed smoke emanating from the engine compartment while navigating through the area.

Upon pulling over to investigate, the vehicle suddenly caught fire, rapidly spreading throughout the car.

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Passersby and good Samaritans made initial attempts to douse the fire with water and extinguishers, but the flames spread rapidly, engulfing the entire vehicle within minutes.

Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded to the distress call, but their efforts to bring the fire under control came too late. The vehicle was completely charred by the time they managed to contain the blaze.

Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were recorded in the incident. However, the vehicle, estimated to be worth between GH¢70,000 and GH¢90,000 (roughly $5,500 to $7,000 depending on condition and market rates), was rendered unsalvageable.

Authorities have yet to launch an investigation to confirm the exact cause of the fire. The owner of the vehicle has yet to speak publicly about the loss.

See the post below:

Ghana records a number of fire outbreaks

This adds to the number of fire incidents recorded in the country since January 2025. As of May 2025, Ghana has experienced a significant number of fire incidents, highlighting ongoing challenges in fire safety and emergency response across the country.

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A significant fire occurred on January 1, 2025, at Accra's Kantamanto Market, one of the world's largest secondhand clothing markets.

The blaze destroyed thousands of stalls and causing economic losses estimated in the millions of Ghanaian cedi. Preliminary investigations suggest faulty electrical connections as a probable cause, though arson has not been ruled out.

Similarly, on March 1, 2025, a devastating fire engulfed the Adum Market in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, destroying numerous shops and leaving many traders in distress.

The blaze, which started in the early morning hours, rapidly spread through the congested market area, exacerbated by narrow access routes and the presence of combustible materials.

Source: YEN.com.gh