Fire consumes part of the Xiquelene Market in Maputo

The fire is believed to have started around 10:00 PM on Saturday; the situation was aggravated by looting and required the mobilization of several vehicles from the Public Rescue Corps.

A large fire broke out on Saturday night at the Xiquelene Market in Maputo, partially consuming the commercial infrastructure. According to sources at the scene, the flames started around 10:00 PM.

According to reports, the incident was accompanied by scenes of looting, which hampered firefighting operations. Several vehicles from the Public Rescue Corps were mobilized to the scene to extinguish the flames.

At this time, there is no indication of the cause of the fire, nor of the full extent of the material damage. The authorities have not yet made an official statement about the incident.