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Kenya: 15 Dead, Dozens Injured, as Fire Tears Through Nairobi Market

HeadlineJun 28, 2018

In Nairobi, Kenya, a fire tore through an open-air market overnight, leaving at least 15 people dead and more than 70 others injured. Some of the victims died after inhaling poisonous fumes as they raced to recover their belongings. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, and Kenya’s government hasn’t ruled out a possible arson attack.

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