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Madagascar: 164 homes burnt down in Fort Dauphin

Written byLova Rakotomalala

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Posted 6 October 2011 8:28 GMT

The second serious fire in the region within the last 3 weeks burned down 164 homes in the the fokontany of Amparihy in Fort Dauphin, Azafady reports. The fires have been amplified by continuous strong winds across the SE region of Madagascar. An online fundraising page has been set up for anyone who would like to support the victims.

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