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Fire ravages market in Mlolongo [Photos]

By Sara Okuoro | 4yrs ago

Fire destroys property in Mlolongo. [Namwene Mukabwa, Standard]

Property of an unknown value has been destroyed as fire ravaged a roadside market at Inner City in Mlolongo, Machakos County.

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