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Kakamega traders count losses after night inferno

Fire engulfs stalls in Kakamega town on Wednesday night. Property of unknown value was destroyed in the four-hour long inferno. (Photo: Benjamin Sakwa/Standard)

Property worth millions was reduced to ashes following an inferno that razed shops in Kakamega town Wednesday night.

The fire which lasted for hours is believed to have started around 10pm and burnt down 10 shops and over six stalls.

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