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Major cleanup initiated in Ghana after fire devastates one of the largest secondhand markets

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Major cleanup initiated in Ghana after fire devastates one of the largest secondhand markets

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  • A large cleanup operation is currently taking place after a fire ravaged the Kantamanto market, a prominent secondhand clothes hub in Accra, Ghana.
  • The blaze began around 10 PM on January 1, leading to the destruction of thousands of stalls and millions in goods.
  • Preliminary findings suggest faulty electrical connections may have triggered the fire, although arson is also being investigated.
  • Approximately two-thirds of the market has been lost, impacting around 8,000 people, many of whom rely on the market for their livelihoods.
  • Community leaders aim to rebuild within a week, as traders face significant economic challenges due to the disaster.

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