LUSAKA – Buseko Market in Matero was reportedly gutted by fire in the early hours of today, with property worth thousands of Kwacha feared destroyed in the blaze.
The fire is believed to have started around midnight at the busy Buseko Market, sending flames through a number of makeshift shops and stores in the trading area.
Firefighters were spotted at the scene in the early hours, making frantic efforts to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to other parts of the market.
The extent of the damage has not yet been established, while the cause of the fire also remains unknown.
The incident has raised fresh concerns over fire safety at markets where traders operate from temporary structures and store various goods in closely packed trading spaces.
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Authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding the Buseko Market fire, and there is currently no confirmed information on whether any injuries or casualties were recorded.
Further details are expected as authorities assess the damage and investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire.
