42 manyattas were burnt
down to ashes and household properties destroyed by fire that erupted at around
5 pm at Loyo area, Legio Maria camp in Lodwar town. Mr. Daniel Abora an eye witness
said that the fire was caused by a young girl who was preparing food in one of
the manyattas when the fire caught the manyatta and spread rapidly. Nearby
residents rushed at the scene but with different missions with most of the
rescuers helping in putting off the fire while others came looting household properties. Although the fire spread
fast the rescuers managed to put it off saving some manyattas from burning
down. Turkana Central MP, Hon. John Lodepe also participated in the rescue
mission whereby he cooperated with the villagers in using the available water
and sand in putting off the fire. Kenya Red Cross officials were also at the
scene assessing the damages so that they can help those affected and settle the
displaced. The residents asked for the support of the organization in providing
fire extinguishers to prevent future similar disasters.
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