Two people have died after a fire in a building in Kumasi. The Ghana National Fire Service responded to the emergency and fought the fire for a long time.

The cause of the blaze is thought to be arson. Police have begun looking into the incident thoroughly.

Investigators are working to determine the exact cause of the fire. They are also trying to identify any individuals who may have started the fire intentionally.

The Ghana Police Service is asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

The residential building sustained significant damage from the fire.

Further details will be released as the investigation progresses, according to the Ghana Police Service.