Massive Fire Devastates Major Secondhand Clothing Market in Accra, Ghana
A large fire has incinerated a significant portion of the Kantamanto secondhand clothing market in Accra, Ghana, leading to despair among thousands of vendors and tremendous losses for the local economy. The fire, reported to have started late Wednesday night, is believed to be caused by a short circuit or possible arson. Although there were no serious injuries, the economic impact is severe, with millions in goods destroyed. The Ghanaian government has not yet announced any relief measures for the affected vendors.