Shops in the French-Line area of the Kumasi Central Market have reportedly suffered significant damage as a result of a raging fire.
Over 300 store owners are said to have been left fighting to save their possessions when the fire broke out around 7:00 am on Sunday. Others were left helpless to watch as the flames destroyed their means of subsistence.
Firefighters had difficulty controlling the fire even after four fire tenders arrived.
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The area that has been severely damaged and contains materials that could be hazardous pose a serious threat to the ongoing firefighting efforts.
The root cause of the outbreak remains unknown, and despite the presence of Ghana National Fire Service personnel, local residents are banding together to control the raging flames.
