Fire incidentScores of families have been left homeless after a mysterious fire gutted their dwellings and left a 12-year-old boy nursing burns. Acting Lambwe West Location Chief Fredrick Odero said the houses were gutted in the God Jope trading centre in Mbita Subcounty. According to eyewitness accounts, the 12-year-old boy attempted to disconnect solar power from a battery but the act produced sparks that ignited a fierce fire. The administrator cautioned parents to avoid leaving children to operate dangerous electrical appliances in their house when they are away. “I urge residents to avoid leaving children without the care of an adult person in their houses.

Source: The Star October 17, 2024 21:12 UTC