A fierce fire has broken out at the luxury Diani Reef Hotel in Diani, Kwale County, with thick smoke and flames seen engulfing large sections of the property. Strong winds are complicating firefighting efforts, threatening nearby properties including the Diamond Leisure Hotel.

• The fire started earlier Friday, November 21, and its cause is not yet known.
• The Kenya Red Cross reported a similar fire at Diani Reef Hotel on September 8 2024.
• The hotel stated that no one was in immediate danger.