On Monday, June 16, 2025, at approximately 8 a.m., a devastating fire broke out at the Lucky Herbal Centre branch in Kasoa. The inferno, probably sparked by a gas-cylinder explosion during cooking, engulfed several sections of the building—including offices, staff quarters, and a TV newsroom facebook.com+7modernghana.com+7modernghana.com+7.
Eyewitnesses described thick smoke billowing from a second-floor room before flames raced through the premises. Unable to contain the blaze initially, civilians stepped in to offer urgent assistance until the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) arrived on the scene to exert control modernghana.com.
Municipal Fire Commander ADO II Marcell Kwame Avadu urged the public to adhere closely to fire-safety protocols. Likewise, NADMO’s Awutu Senya East Director, Nash Nyamdey, praised the GNFS for their rapid response. Ultimately, coordinated efforts from GNFS, NADMO, and the Police contained the fire—though significant structural damage occurred. Damage assessments are currently underway modernghana.com.