On the evening of July 23, 2025, Pure FM, a leading radio station located in Patasi, Kumasi, suffered extensive damage due to a fire outbreak that occurred during a live broadcast. The blaze destroyed significant portions of the studio, including valuable broadcasting equipment and infrastructure.
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Eyewitnesses reported that the fire broke out unexpectedly while a program was on air, with videos circulating on social media showing the intensity of the flames engulfing the premises. Despite the prompt response from the Ghana National Fire Service, the fire caused substantial destruction before being brought under control.
__After few hours,a studio with sophisticated machines reduced to ashes __
The management of Pure FM has temporarily suspended operations to assess the damage and collaborate with authorities in investigating the cause of the fire. Preliminary reports suggest that the fire may have originated from an electrical fault, but official confirmation is pending.
This incident highlights the importance of stringent safety measures and regular maintenance checks in broadcasting facilities to prevent such devastating occurrences.
__Pure FM located in Patasi in some parts of Ashanti temporarily closed down due to unforeseen fire outbreaks. Studio reduced to ashes __.
This incident follows a similar event in March 2023, when Kumasi-based Silver FM experienced a fire that destroyed its studios and equipment during a live broadcast. The cause of that fire was attributed to a faulty air conditioner.
