The cause of the fire is unknown, but the video emerging from the scene tells a sad story.
Almost all the major stores are on fire as thick smoke bellows high into the clouds.
The newly-built Kejetia Market in the Ashanti Region was gutted by fire on Tuesday evening.
Although no casualty was recorded, a shop was razed to the ground due to the severity of the fire.
Owing to the timely intervention of the Ghana National Fire Service, the fire was doused to prevent further spread and damage.
Speaking to the press following the incident, Managing Director of the market, Kofi Duffuor stated that the relevant professionals would be contacted to ascertain the cause of the fire.
He noted that this would be carried out Wednesday morning before the market is reopened to the general public to ensure the safety of their customers.
“We are going to open the market tomorrow at 11 am. We have to go back and test all the systems again. We are going to get the professionals – the Fire Service, the electrical engineers to come in, work with us and the security as well to ensure everything is in order after which we will open the market for business.
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