Six firefighting teams and a height crane are currently working on extinguishing the fire, taking extra care due to the presence of various gas canisters in the establishments throughout the market, coupled with exposed electrical wiring.

Residents in the area said they heard explosions, the circumstances of the fire are still being investigated as police forces arrived at the scene.

From several eyewitness reports a large, bellowing black smoke pillar can be seen rising from the south side of the market, with passers-by seemingly unfazed by the flames.

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