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Man Burnt to Death in Huruma Fire Tragedy

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Nyakundi Report

Newsroom 1 min read

This archive report was first published on 10 October 2019.

On October 10, 2019, a tragic fire swept through a residential area in Huruma, Nairobi, claiming the life of one man.

The incident occurred in the midst of a severe drought that had left many residents struggling to access basic necessities.

As the fire raged on, eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with people running for their lives in a desperate bid to escape the inferno.

Despite efforts by emergency services to contain the blaze, the man was unable to escape and perished in the fire.

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