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Originally published by Kenyanstop
October 22, 2025
4d ago
Morning Fire Burns Down Over 75 Houses in Westlands, Nairobi
The cause of the fire has yet to be established, as residents count their losses...
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A mysterious fire in Waruku Estate, Westlands, Nairobi County, early Wednesday morning, October 22, 2025, destroyed over 75 houses, leaving many residents displaced. The inferno, which started around 4 AM, quickly spread through homes primarily constructed from highly flammable iron sheets and wooden frames, with residents' efforts to extinguish it proving futile until the arrival of the Nairobi County Disaster Management team.
- 75 houses were burnt down in Waruku Estate in Westlands, Nairobi.
- The fire occurred on Wednesday morning, around 4am.
- Robert Alai, Member of County Assembly for Kileleshwa ward, confirmed the tragedy and is rallying support for the affected families.
- While the cause is unknown, some locals suspect an electrical fault.
- This incident follows another fire in Mukuru kwa Ruben just last month, highlighting concerns about fire incidents in Nairobi's informal settlements.
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