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The fire broke out on Saturday evening at the “Zoutia Ben Abbad” second-hand market, located in the El Maamoura district of Kenitra, local authorities said.
As soon as they were informed, local and security officials and civil protection services rushed to the site to begin extinguishing operations, he said, adding that intervention teams were able to contain the fire while efforts are ongoing to control and eventually extinguish the fire.
According to preliminary reports, the fire that spread in the market destroyed about 134 huts. The relevant authorities have launched an investigation under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor’s office to determine the circumstances and causes of the fire.