Fire left market empty

Last week, I was in Kratie province. What shocked me was the scene of a burnt market. It was the place I usually had meals any time I came here. But now it's gone!

Local people told me it happened during midnight, and almost all stores were burnt into dust. Some people I saw were crying, but some were laughing as their hurt was too much to say!

There was not much to see except smoke. So I decided to leave and let other visitors experience this sad view.

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