Fire at Kratie Market
on Gilly Clifford (Cambodia), 02/Jun/2011 00:17, 34 days ago
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 This is the scene today at Kratie market where, in the early hours of this morning, a fire started.  The main covered section of the market is all but destroyed and the flames were still burning when we visited at 6.30am.  It is a sad day for Kratie.  The market is the heartbeat of this town.  So many people will feel the impact of this on their livelihoods for years to come.  Our thoughts are with them.A picture is worth a thousand words and so we will let the pictures do most of the talking.  But first, a short film...Local fire engine Stall holder attempting to salvage their stockThe front piece of the market charred by the smoke and flamesGilly looks on in disbelief Where we usually buy our fruit and vegSome traders were just about able to continue EggsThe out-of-town fire brigade arrivesEmpty stallsCharred stockSponsor Us