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

A massive fire swept through Kantamanto Market in the early hours of Jan. 2, destroying more than 100 shops and causing millions of cedis in damages. The blaze, which began around 1:19 a.m. local time,

One of Africa's largest second-hand clothing sites has been left devastated by fire. With over 100 shops destroyed and the much of the area charred, traders at Ghana's Kantamanto

Kantamanto, the largest secondhand market in the world, was hit by a devastating fire, impacting 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.