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People of Somaliland suffer as fire breaks out through markets
Somaliland
Somaliland Fire
A massive fire in an expansive market in the capital of Somaliland destroyed property worth up to $2 billion, according to local officials in the autonomous region of Somalia. At least 28 people were wounded in the Friday night fire that ravaged Waheen market, a major source of livelihood for the residents of Hargeisa.
The loss on the eve of the holy month of Ramadan sparked despair among many at home and solidary efforts among outsiders who say they will help Somaliland in rebuilding the market. A preliminary report released by a national taskforce looking into the fire estimates losses of between $1.5 billion and $2 billion.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, but some traders in Hargeisa said they believe a bad electrical connection may have been the cause.
The loss on the eve of the holy month of Ramadan sparked despair among many at home and solidary efforts among outsiders who say they will help Somaliland in rebuilding the market. A preliminary report released by a national taskforce looking into the fire estimates losses of between $1.5 billion and $2 billion.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, but some traders in Hargeisa said they believe a bad electrical connection may have been the cause.
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4/10/22
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