A tragic fire incident at Kasoa Lamptey in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region has left two children in critical condition at the 37 Military Hospital. The blaze, which gutted a chamber-and-hall residence, has plunged the community into sorrow.
In an interview with Atinka News, eyewitnesses recounted that the fire started after the eldest child, a young girl, lit a candle to study following a power disconnection by the ECG. She is said to have fallen asleep while learning, causing the unattended candle to ignite the room.
The three children were alone at home at the time of the incident. Their desperate cries for help drew neighbors, who forcibly entered the burning room to rescue them. Two of the victims — both female — were found unconscious due to the severity of their burns and smoke inhalation. They were immediately transported to the 37 Military Hospital, where they are currently battling for their lives. The third child, a boy, is reported to be in stable condition.
According to residents, the parents were away, leaving the home in the care of the eldest child.
Although the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation, preliminary information suggests that the candle was the likely source.
By Samuel Nyamekye Jnr.
