Tensions rose at the Kantamanto Market fire site, when three Chinese nationals narrowly avoided being lynched by enraged traders. The confrontation began when the guys were spotted driving an excavator to the scene, purportedly in an attempt to remove the fire-ravaged area.

The traders, still hurting from the tragic fire that devastated their livelihoods, became wary of the Chinese nationals' conduct. According to eyewitnesses, the presence of the excavator raised fears among the traders, who thought that removing the site would signal plans to reconstruct the neighborhood without their participation or consent.

The scenario immediately became tumultuous as the merchants confronted the individuals, accusing them of using the tragedy for personal gain. The three Chinese nationals were forced to run for their lives, narrowly avoiding danger.

This event highlights the traders' heightened emotions and frustrations, as many of them lost everything in the fire and are demanding transparency in any rehabilitation plans for the marketplace. The incident has also raised wider worries regarding land ownership and the future of Kantamanto Market.