Some affected traders offloading wood from a truck
Displaced traders at Kantamanto Market in Accra have begun the task of rebuilding their stalls, just a day after a devastating fire ravaged the market, leaving thousands of livelihoods in ruins.
A video shared on TV3’s X page on Friday, January 3, 2025, captures traders offloading wood from a truck to rebuild their stalls and sheds.
The fire, which broke out at dawn on Thursday, January 2, 2024, claimed one life and left 14 others seriously injured. It ravaged large sections of the market, affecting over 30,000 traders and destroying more than 7,000 shops.
Efforts to combat the fire were hampered by water shortages and logistical challenges, prolonging the damage.
Delivering his final State of the Nation Address in Parliament, President Nana Akufo-Addo described the fire as deeply shocking and extended his heartfelt sympathies to the traders who lost their investments and hard work.
“To put on record, I am deeply saddened by the devastating fire at Kantamanto Market, which took place yesterday and has left many traders and their livelihoods in ruins. My thoughts and prayers are with those affected, and I extend heartfelt sympathies to the hard-working traders who have lost their goods and investments. The government stands with you and will work with relevant agencies to ascertain the causes of the fire and to provide the needed support.”
He assured that the government would work closely with relevant agencies to ascertain the cause of the fire and pledged to provide the necessary support to the traders and assist in rebuilding efforts.
“As a nation, let us unite in compassion and solidarity to help those who have suffered losses. Together, we can extend a helping hand to our fellow Ghanaians in need during this challenging time,” he noted.
Watch the video below:
Just a day after the fire incident, Katamanto traders have mobilized to rebuild their market and restore their businesses.#3NewsGH pic.twitter.com/JxIt8bR3XX
— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) January 3, 2025
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