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Nicaragua: Dozens of shops lost to blaze at traditional market Nicaragua: Dozens of shops lost to blaze at traditional market
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A fire in Nicaragua has destroyed part of a traditional market in the centre of the capital, Managua.A fire in Nicaragua has destroyed part of a traditional market in the centre of the capital, Managua.
More than 60 stalls and shops at the Mercado Oriental have been lost to the blaze, which began in the early hours on Sunday.More than 60 stalls and shops at the Mercado Oriental have been lost to the blaze, which began in the early hours on Sunday.
Shopkeepers and market workers rushed to the area to try to rescue their belongings and minimise their losses.Shopkeepers and market workers rushed to the area to try to rescue their belongings and minimise their losses.
It took firefighters four hours to control the fire. There were no casualties, the authorities said.It took firefighters four hours to control the fire. There were no casualties, the authorities said.
The fire began before 06:00 local time (13:00 BST).The fire began before 06:00 local time (13:00 BST).
Firefighters struggled to reach to the central area of the market, according to Nicaragua's Disaster Prevention Agency. Firefighters struggled to reach the central area of the market, according to Nicaragua's Disaster Prevention Agency.
Access to many hydrants has been blocked by shops built illegally over the years as the market expanded without proper planning, local media reported.Access to many hydrants has been blocked by shops built illegally over the years as the market expanded without proper planning, local media reported.
An estimated 100,000 people visit Nicaragua's biggest market every day.An estimated 100,000 people visit Nicaragua's biggest market every day.