Several vendors at the Coronation Market, in Downtown Kingston are counting their losses, after fire destroyed their business places, today (December 11).

The fire reportedly started, early this morning.

One vendor said a bar and a restaurant which she operated in the market along with other items, were destroyed by the blaze.

She said this Christmas will be a sad one for her.

Another woman who has been vending in the market for over 20 years, said this is the second time her stall is being destroyed by fire.