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Why are fires so deadly there?
Fires in densely populated areas, like the Kadutu commune mentioned, can be extremely destructive. Over 300 houses were destroyed, likely due to the close proximity of buildings and potentially inadequate fire safety infrastructure. This makes it difficult to contain blazes and increases the risk to human life.
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