Firefighters battling the fire accident at Kantamanto
A devastating fire has ravaged the Kantamanto market, causing huge damage to several shops and properties.
The Ghana National Fire Service confirmed that the fire, which broke out around 1 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2024, has been contained and efforts are ongoing to prevent further destruction.
As of the latest update, thirteen fire tenders are on-site battling the intense fire, with firefighting teams working tirelessly to control the flames and prevent them from spreading.
Footage from the scene shows the market engulfed in smoke, with the fire visibly wreaking havoc.
The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service, Alex King Nartey who reported live from the site, confirmed that no casualties have been reported so far.
“While the fire has not yet been fully extinguished, it has been contained to prevent further spread. There have been no reported fatalities,” Nartey stated. “The situation is still being managed, and we’re doing everything we can to control it.”
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, with authorities working to determine the source of the blaze and assess the extent of the damage.
Watch the footage below:
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