Merkato's Last Days? Massive Fire & Growing Demolition for New Mall | Addis Ababa 4K Walk Tour 2026

Merkato is on fire and falling apart at the same time — I walked through it all so my YouTube family doesn't miss a second. Last night a huge fire tore through Merkato, and while it was still smoldering, I found entire blocks nearby being demolished to make way for a massive new commercial center. This 4K walking tour captures both — the fire damage up close and the expanding demolition zone — as Addis Ketema's largest market undergoes one of its biggest transformations yet. 🔥 What you'll see in this walk: Ground-level footage of the fire aftermath in Merkato The newly expanded demolition areas clearing space for the upcoming mega commercial center Reactions from traders and residents on the ground A real, unfiltered look at how fast Merkato — Africa's largest open-air market — is changing in 2026 Chapters: 0:00 Highlights 1:01 Merkato Shops Demolitions 11:21 Merkato Bus Terminal 29:44 Fire disaster at Merkato This channel exists to bring you the honest, ground-level story of Addis Ababa's transformation — no drone-only fly-bys, no staged shots, just walking the streets as they change in real time. Whether you're here in Addis Ababa or watching from abroad, this is Merkato as it actually looks right now. 👉 Subscribe and turn on notifications to stay with every twist of this story as the new commercial center rises. 💬 Drop a comment — have you seen the old Merkato you remember disappearing too? 📍 Share this with anyone in your family abroad who grew up around Merkato. #Merkato #AddisAbaba #Ethiopia #MerkatoFire #WalkingTour #CityWalk #EthiopiaTravel #EthiopianDiaspora #AddisAbabaSmartCity #AddisAbaba2026 #ExploreEthiopia #AddisAbabaWalkingTour #መርካቶ #አዲስአበባ