Fire engulfs Tetouan’s wholesale market, no casualties reported

A massive fire broke out early this Friday morning at the wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Tetouan, according to local sources. 

The fire spread rapidly around 3 a.m., burning a large quantity of goods and waste, although no human casualties were reported.

The flames were visible from afar, and thick smoke covered the skies of Tetouan, creating a state of emergency that led the local authorities to rush to the scene. The governor of the Tetouan region also arrived at the site to oversee firefighting efforts.

Local and security authorities quickly mobilized, and Civil Protection teams worked hard to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to other areas. Thanks to their efforts, the damage was limited to the market’s goods and materials.

Under the orders of the public prosecutor, the authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire, with the cause still unknown at this time.