Several shops at Circle, one of the busiest areas in the nation’s capital, Accra, have reportedly caught fire.

According to multiple reports on social media, firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service are currently at the scene, working to bring the blaze under control.

Video from the scene showed the fire blazing and clouds of smoke billowing from the buildings.

The video also showed personnel of the Fire Service arriving at the scene of the incident.

It also showed firefighters fighting the fire to bring it under control.

Scores of people, including personnel of the Ghana Police Service, could also be seen at the scene.

The cause of the fire outbreak is yet to be determined.

Additionally, the security services, including the Ghana National Fire Service, are yet to comment on the incident.

Several shops torched down by raging fire at Achimota

Watch the video below:

JUST IN: Fire has gutted shops at Circle in Accra. Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service are currently at the scene working to bring the blaze under control. pic.twitter.com/cMifE6E6RJ

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