Cameroon: Fire consumes Bonamousadi market in Douala

A great part of Marché Bonamoussadi in Douala V subdivision has been ravaged by fire.

The incident, that began at about 5am earlier on Friday, has claimed no human lives,  it has been reported.

There's huge material damage, which is yet to be evaluated.

The fire is believed to have stemmed from a  short-circuit.

About ten shops are reportedly destroyed.


The fire was only put out at about 7am, two hours later by firefighters.

Reports say this is the fourth time parts of the market have been touched by fire since 2012.

In the meantime an investigation is underway.