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A huge fire has gutted parts of the Kantamanto Market in Accra, leaving traders and shop owners in distress.
The blaze broke out in the early hours of Thursday (2 January), before business hours, sparing lives as no casualties have been reported so far.
Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service are currently at the scene, battling to bring the flames under control.
The extent of the damage is yet to be determined, but the fire has reportedly spread to nearby buildings, including the areas close to the Ghana Commercial Bank.
Alex King Nartey, a spokesperson for the Ghana National Fire Service, confirmed the incident and assured the public that efforts are ongoing to contain the situation and prevent further destruction.
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