Malindi, Kilifi County is experiencing a troubling spate of fires, with at least three luxury tourist resorts going up in flames within hours. The latest incident on Wednesday morning destroyed various cottages at Harbour Key Cottages, following fires at Happy Side and Coral Key Hotel on Tuesday and Wednesday.

• An estimated 20 cottages have been destroyed by the fires.
• Seasonal rates at Harbour Key Cottages start at Ksh12,000 per night.
• The cause of these fires remains undetermined, but some theories suggest arson.
• Residents blame slow emergency response from firefighters.
• A similar fire occurred at Oasis Village Hotel in the same area on March 13, 2021.