A fire outbreak swept through parts of the Nima Market late Monday night, destroying goods and properties belonging to several traders.

The incident reportedly occurred around 11:20 p.m., causing panic among traders and residents as flames rapidly spread through sections of the busy market.

Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service responded swiftly to the scene and managed to contain the fire before it spread to nearby structures.

Their timely intervention prevented what many residents feared could have turned into a major disaster within the commercial area.

No casualties were recorded in the incident.

By Tuesday morning, affected traders and residents had returned to the market to salvage items that survived the blaze, while others assessed the extent of damage caused by the fire.