A fire broke out at GIOCO Plaza, the largest market in Musanze District on Saturday evening. Eyewitnesses told The New Times that the fire broke out from the second floor of the plaza. Videos shared by eyewitnesses showed that much of the building’s rooftop and floors had been affected by the fire that broke out around 4pm. By 6pm, all the five floors had been affected and a huge cloud of smoke rose from the building. Rwanda National Police Fire and Rescue Brigade were seen responded to the fire. No casualties had been reported by the time of publication. The market is home to more than 1,550 traders and receives approximately 25,000 visitors daily. The cause of the fire, the full extent of the damage and the financial losses it caused have not yet been determined.
