A devastating fire erupted on Thursday at the Kantamanto Market, a prominent commercial center in Accra, the capital of Ghana, leaving widespread property damage in its wake.
Witnesses described frantic attempts by onlookers to douse the flames as they rapidly spread through the market, reportedly destroying more than a hundred shops.
Emergency services indicated that the fire began in the early hours of the morning, prompting the deployment of 13 fire crews to control the blaze.
A representative from the Ghana National Fire Service confirmed that the fire has been contained and announced that an investigation is underway to determine the cause.
Fortunately, no injuries have been reported so far, and the origin of the fire remains undetermined.