Midnight fire in Asawase Mempeasem destroys 100+ motorcycles and 10 vehicles

On 2026-05-05, a midnight fire swept through fitting shops at Mempeasem in Asawase, Kumasi, Ghana, destroying more than 100 motorcycles, 10 vehicles, and at least 15 container shops. The blaze reportedly caused major property losses before firefighters brought it under control. Residents suspected an electrical fault linked to power outages, but the cause was not confirmed.