An elderly Ghanaian woman and her family have been left in shock after fire destroyed part of their home, with reports suggesting that an unstable electricity supply (dumsor) triggered the incident.
The fire also destroyed thousands of Ghana cedis that were reportedly kept inside the house, along with other valuable belongings.
According to neighbours, the blaze started after a sudden power fluctuation in the area, due to the irregular and unpredictable power outages that affect many parts of the country these days.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) were called, but by the time help arrived, significant damage had already been done.
In a viral video, the woman is said to have lost important household items, furniture, and cash savings she had kept at home for personal and family needs.
Family members described the situation as devastating, especially as the elderly woman relied on those savings for daily support.
Yarns of Dumsor: Woman loses savings in dumsor fire incident.#TGR
Dumsor | Bastoni | Assnal pic.twitter.com/tMOGdMKi4f
— The Ghana Report (@theghana_report) April 29, 2026
This incident has renewed public concern about the effects of the ongoing dumsor in Ghana. Many residents have long complained that sudden power surges, voltage drops, and unexpected outages can damage electrical appliances, start fires, and disrupt daily life.
Previously, similar incidents have been recorded in different parts of the country, raising concerns about safety standards and infrastructure reliability.
Meanwhile, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has informed the general public that the ongoing dumsor will last between 6 and 24 months.
The broader impact of “dumsor” has also been widely documented, affecting businesses, hospitals, and households.
Small traders often lose income when appliances fail, while families face increased costs of repairs and replacements. In some cases, critical services such as healthcare delivery have also been disrupted during outages.
