Thirteen fire tenders have been deployed in the Greater Accra Region to combat a fire outbreak at the Kantamanto market.
The fire, which began around 1:00 a.m., has ravaged numerous shops within the market, causing significant destruction.
The blaze, which erupted late last night, left widespread destruction, with traders scrambling to salvage their goods as the flames rapidly spread.
The Ghana National Fire Service deployed fire tenders and equipment from across the Greater Accra Region in a bid to bring the inferno under control.
Firefighters described the incident as unprecedented in scale, with large sections of the market consumed despite their concerted efforts
Desperate traders and eyewitnesses joined the battle to extinguish the flames, but the intensity of the fire overwhelmed their attempts, leaving behind scenes of anguish and despair.
A devastating fire has razed multiple shops and structures at Kantamanto this dawn. The Ghana National Fire Service has deployed more than 10 fire tenders from various stations in Accra, currently battling the spreading blaze. pic.twitter.com/F01Sd2VEe2
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