•The cause of the fire that broke out around 3 pm is yet to be established.
•Helpless traders doing business in the area were left in the dilemma of either scampering for safety or rescuing their properties.
Tens of traders risk counting losses after a fire tragedy broke out on Monday at the Grogon area in Machakos town.
The cause of the fire that broke out around 3 pm is yet to be established.
Helpless traders doing business in the area were left in the dilemma of either scampering for safety or rescuing their properties.
Fire engines had had time accessing the area due to the unavailability of proper road networks.
Members of the public have milled around the burning houses as they watch the unforgiving fire consume their properties.
Sirens of ambulances seeking to access the area rented the area of the tragedy and its environs as residents visibly panicked over the situation.
Kenya Power has disconnected electricity lines to prevent the fire from spreading further.
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