Traders Count Losses as Night Fire Destroys New Market
Witnesses said huge flames and thick smoke engulfed the market for several hours as firefighters battled the inferno through the night...
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Traders at the Nanyuki New Market are facing significant millions in losses after a devastating overnight fire on Saturday, May 23. The blaze, the cause of which remains unknown, rapidly consumed numerous stalls and merchandise.
- Traders are counting losses estimated in the millions of shillings.
- Emergency response was provided by the Laikipia County Government, BATUK, and the Kenya Air Force.
- Concerns have been raised regarding fire preparedness and the speed of emergency response in the county's trading centers.
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