A fire destroyed as much as two-thirds of the world's largest secondhand clothing market in Accra, Ghana.

A huge fire that erupted at a clothing market in Ghana’s capital Accra has destroyed hundreds of livelihoods and businesses.

On January 2, Kantamanto, the largest secondhand market in the world, was hit by a devastating fire that impacted hundreds of vendors. The market, situated in the heart of Accra, Ghana, is a bustling place of business for thousands of people who work there reselling and upcycling clothing shipped in from around the world.

A massive fire broke out at Kantamanto Market, one of the world’s largest secondhand clothing markets, in Accra, Ghana, on New Year¥s Day, January 1, destroying hundreds of traders’ stalls. Authorities stated that the cause is under investigation,

Ghana's informal economy has suffered an enormous blow after a fire engulfed the Kantamanto used clothes market in the capital on Thursday, destroying more than 100 shops and goods worth millions

Hundreds of traders were displaced following a devastating fire that engulfed Kantamanto Market in Accra's Central Business District, on January 2.

One of Ghana’s biggest markets has been gutted by fire. In a devastating start to the year for traders at Kantomanto market in Accra, over 100 shops and all within were destroyed on Thursday morning as flames ripped through the closely packed stalls,

Ghana's informal economy suffered an enormous blow after a fire engulfed the Kantamanto used clothes market late Wednesday, displacing thousands of traders and destroying goods worth millions of