An 85-year-old woman burnt to death after her house caught fire on Friday night in Katithini area, Mwala sub-county, Machakos county. 

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Mithanga location chief Daniel Kisilu confirmed the incident where he said that the woman lived alone in her house before the tragic incident. 

The cause of the fire hasn't been established but investigations are underway. Chief Kisilu urged the elderly to ensure they stay close to their relatives in a bid to avoid such occurrences. 

The body of the woman was taken to Machakos level five hospital mortuary.