The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has dismissed claims linking the recent fire outbreak in Adum to power fluctuations.
Speaking on the issue, Ing. George Amoah, ECG’s Ashanti West Regional General Manager, clarified that the market is supplied by a dedicated distribution line, the Town Hall Feeder, which also has an alternative power source from Power House 2. Both sources were stable prior to the fire.
Ing. Amoah assured that ECG is committed to providing reliable power supply to the area, recognizing its importance as a major revenue hub.
While acknowledging that power disruptions in the past have been caused by vandalism and theft of transformers and cables, Ing.
Amoah confirmed that the power supply was stable before the fire. ECG only disconnected supply after the outbreak to assist firefighting efforts.
He also pointed out that outdated wiring, illegal connections, and poor electrical installations in the market pose significant fire risks. To mitigate such hazards, ECG has urged traders to hire certified electricians in line with LI 2008 regulations.
Ing. Amoah further clarified that a recent power outage in parts of Kumasi did not affect the Adum market and was unrelated to the fire incident.
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