Kabul, Dec. 21 -- A large fire at Kabul's historic Mandawi market on Sunday, resulted in dozens of shops getting destroyed and caused an estimated USD 700,000 in losses, Khaama Press reported, citing officials.

As per Khaama Press, the large fire swept through Kabul's Mandawi market early on Sunday. The incident highlighted persistent safety risks in the Afghan capital's commercial areas.

While no casualties were reported, the fire, however, left dozens of traders facing heavy financial losses.

It mentioned that local merchants said most shops in Mandawi are uninsured, leaving owners with little protection against such disasters.

The Traders have called on the authorities to provide emergency assistance, and the Interior Ministry said...