Property worth millions of shillings went up in smoke at Siongiroi trading centre in Chepalungu on Saturday. A fire suspected to have been caused by an electric fault razed more than 17 shops, three hotels and five residential houses at the trading centre. Five families were displaced in the 3am incident that saw members of the public battle the fire for more than six hours. Residents said the fire broke out in one of the shops after a blackout. “The fire started immediately the power came back following a blackout in the night...
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