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Originally published by Kenyanstop
December 10, 2025
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Property of Unknown Value Destroyed as Morning Fire Razes Nairobi Estate
The fire in the populous estate also caused major traffic disruptions as emergency vehicles navigated congested streets and onlookers gathered ...
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A fire erupted in Mlango Kubwa, Mathare, on Wednesday morning, rapidly destroying homes and property in the densely populated informal settlement.
- The fire started around 9 am and quickly spread through structures primarily made of aluminium sheets.
- Emergency crews faced challenges due to exploding gas cylinders and struggled with traffic congestion caused by onlookers.
- Frustrated residents criticized the firefighters' response time as much of the area was already destroyed upon their arrival.
- There are fears that a child may have lost their life, and many residents have been left homeless.
- The blaze caused significant traffic disruption on Nairobi's Juja, Huruma, and Eastleigh roads.
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