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Midnight fire kills six members of same family

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Richard Kirui is consoled by relatives after viewing the remains of his wife and three children in Kipkelion West. [Nikko Tanui, Standard]

Tragedy struck Tumoek village in Kipkelion West constituency, leaving its residents in shock after six family members died in a midnight blaze.

The victims, comprising three female adults and three girls, died in their sleep as their timber house was reduced to ashes.

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