A fire broke out at the Race Course Market in Kumasi, destroying more than 30 shops and causing significant losses to traders.

The blaze, which erupted around 1 a.m. on Tuesday, consumed metal containers and wooden structures belonging to vendors of watermelons, grapes, and frozen goods.

The Ghana Fire Service deployed three fire engines to bring the fire under control, successfully preventing it from spreading further. While no injuries were reported, the incident has left many traders in distress after losing their businesses and livelihoods.

Naomi Serwaa, the head of the Watermelon Sellers Association, has called on the government and charitable organizations to provide urgent assistance to those affected.