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Fire razes Sunyani Magistrate Courts ‘A’ and ‘B’, destroys case records, equipment
April 26, 2026
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Fire razes Sunyani Magistrate Courts ‘A’ and ‘B’, destroys case records, equipment

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Key Points

  • A fire completely destroyed the District Magistrate Courts ‘A’ and ‘B’ in Sunyani, Bono Region, along with all critical documents and computers.
  • The inferno occurred in the early hours of Sunday, reducing the court complex to ashes and leaving nothing salvageable.
  • Emergency response was initially delayed as the alarm was raised by a “running caller” who had to physically report the incident.
  • Firefighting efforts were severely hampered by logistical challenges, including an initial tender running out of water and a second vehicle developing a fault en route.
  • Firefighters struggled to find water, with dry fire hydrants across the Sunyani metropolis, significantly delaying control of the blaze.

Why This Matters

This incident severely impacts judicial administration in the Bono Region, potentially causing significant delays in legal proceedings and undermining public trust in the justice system due to lost records. Moreover, it exposes critical systemic failures in Ghana's emergency response infrastructure, specifically highlighting the lack of functional fire hydrants and operational fire tenders, which poses a significant risk to public safety and essential infrastructure nationwide.

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