A devastating fire outbreak has destroyed equipment worth over GH¢300,000 at a printing facility in Kasoa in the early hours of Sunday, March 29, 2026.

The incident, which occurred around 5:00 a.m. during a rainstorm, completely gutted Suit Printing Press, leaving the owner and staff counting their losses.

Speaking to the media, the owner, Victoria Adobea, recounted how she was alerted by a security man on duty who noticed smoke billowing from the shop.

“Around 5 a.m., the security man here called me and said he could see smoke coming from the shop. We asked him to report it to the fire service, and as we were on our way, they told us they were also coming,” she narrated.

According to her, by the time personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service arrived at the scene, the fire had already spread extensively.

“When they arrived, the fire was already everywhere, but they tried to put it out. Everything here got burnt. We can’t even retrieve a pin. All the machines we installed are destroyed,” she lamented.

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Victoria Adobea disclosed that the business had recently taken steps to ensure electrical safety before installing the equipment.

“Last December, we went to ECG to inform them about our installation and asked them to inspect our wiring. They gave us recommendations, we complied fully, and they approved it before we started operations,” she explained.

She, however, suspects the fire may have been triggered by an electrical fault, possibly linked to a transformer in the area.

“I learnt the transformer there caught fire, and suddenly, smoke started coming from the shop. During the Eid period, a similar incident happened, and we even saw fire on the wires,” she said.

The distraught business owner is now appealing to authorities and well-meaning individuals for support to rebuild the business.

“We are calling on all interested persons, especially our MP and traditional leaders, to come to our aid. This business supports the youth of Kasoa and contributes to the 24-hour economy. We are trying to create jobs to reduce unemployment, and this is what has happened,” she added.

Fire destroys equipment worth over GHS 300,000 at Suit Printing Press in Kasoa around 5am on Sunday during a rainstorm. Owner Victoria Adobea says large format printers and other installations were completely burnt and appeals for support to rebuild her business.#Kasoa… pic.twitter.com/hARCOdQ0wW

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