A 60-year-old man died Wednesday night after his house in Kwosau area in Masinga sub-county, Machakos County caught fire.

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Kangonde location chief Sebastian Mang'ee who confirmed the incident said according to neighbours, the old man lived alone before the tragedy occurred. 

When the neighbours arrived to put out the fire, the man had already given up the ghost. 

Nonetheless, chief Mang'ee noted that the cause of the fire is yet to be established, adding that police have been notified and investigations have commenced. 

He urged old people to ensure they live with their relatives in a bid to avoid such incidents. 

The body of the man was taken to Matuu Mediance  Hospital mortuary.