
Accra Remembers: A Decade After the June 3rd Fire Tragedy
Accra Remembers: 10 Years After Devastating June 3rd Fire Disaster Ten years ago, a tragic fire swept through Accra's Nkrumah Circle, leaving a lasting scar on the city and its people. Onua TV's recent report commemorates this anniversary, providing a poignant reminder of the lives lost and the lessons learned. The video features harrowing footage of the fire's intensity, showing the destruction of property and the chaos of the emergency response. One survivor, interviewed in the video, emotionally recounted, "It was like a nightmare. I lost everything, but I'm grateful to be alive." The video also captures the somber atmosphere of the 10th-anniversary memorial, where officials laid wreaths and spoke of the need for improved safety measures. An official stated, "We must never forget this tragedy. We must work tirelessly to prevent such catastrophes from happening again." While the pain of the June 3rd disaster remains, the commemoration serves as a powerful testament to the resilience of the Accra community and a renewed commitment to safety and prevention.