The fire, which occurred on Friday, March 21, ravaged several shops and property, leaving nine people injured and causing extensive damage.

Mr. Kofi Obiri Yeboah, NPP Member of Parliament (MP) for Subin, addressed the issue on the floor of Parliament, urging the government to urgently resolve the ongoing power crisis.

He also called on international organizations to assist affected traders.

Mr. Speaker, in my interaction with traders and eyewitnesses, it was revealed that this fire was allegedly triggered by dumsor.

Power had been out, and the moment electricity was restored, it sparked and triggered the fire.

"Mr. Speaker, this is most unfortunate, considering how far we have come as a nation, “he said.

Mr. Yeboah's statement highlighted the challenges faced by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in responding to the incident.

"Mr. Speaker reports indicate that the Fire Service was handicapped in their attempt to salvage the situation due to non-existent fire hydrants at nearby stations and major logistical constraints.

The congested nature of the market, coupled with the lack of modern firefighting infrastructure, worsened the situation, making it almost impossible for firefighters to contain the blaze," he stated.

However, Mr. Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, the Majority Chief Whip cautioned against jumping to conclusions, emphasising the need for a thorough investigation to determine the actual cause of the fire.

"Mr. Speaker, the issue of what caused the fire should be properly investigated," he stated."

You can speculate on radio, but on this platform, we must rely on facts. If my members also come and claim the fire was deliberately set by someone, it could lead to unnecessary chaos.

Our focus should be on providing relief to the affected traders," he noted.

Authorities have yet to officially confirm the cause of the fire, but investigations are ongoing.

Meanwhile, traders and business owners in the affected area continue to count their losses, calling for immediate government intervention to prevent future occurrences.