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Tragedy as five family members die in Kibera fire

Five people were Thursday night killed in a fire incident in Kibera slums, Nairobi.

Three others are in critical condition at the Kenyatta National Hospital after the tragedy that started from one of the houses. Police say the fire started at about 10pm burning over 100 houses. The incident left hundreds homeless and emergency service providers were Friday on the ground to help the victims. Police said the victims were members of the same family and had been sleeping when the fire broke out.

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