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Originally published by Kenyanstop
December 19, 2025
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Firefighters Hospitalized as More Bodies Are Pulled From Thika Mattress Factory Inferno
According to an eyewitness, the fire started after an explosion involving gas pipes inside the building, stating that heaters within the factory ignited the fire and led to its rapid spread...
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Two more bodies have been recovered from the devastating fire that destroyed a mattress factory near BAT Makongeni in Thika on December 18, 2025. The inferno, believed to have started from gas pipe explosions and ignited by heaters, also led to injuries among factory workers and firefighters.
- Four victims were admitted to Thika Level 5 Hospital, with one transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital for specialized care.
- Three firefighters were injured battling the blaze and later discharged from Thika Level 5 Hospital.
- An eyewitness reported the fire started as an explosion from gas pipes inside the building, quickly spreading due to heaters.
- Firefighters urged industry owners to install emergency exit doors to ensure worker safety during emergencies.
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