The fire, which began around 1:00 a.m., has ravaged numerous shops within the market, causing significant destruction.
Firefighters are working tirelessly to bring the situation under control and prevent further damage to the area.
About 13 fire tenders were deployed to fight the fire at Kantamanto on Thursday.
— CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) January 2, 2025
Firefighters have brought the blaze under control now but over 1,000 shops have allegedly been affected.#CitiNewsroom pic.twitter.com/hZ58u8h7Vp