A fire erupted at a building in Bandari, Mombasa County, on Sunday, January 11, injuring one person and damaging parts of the structure. The blaze, which produced thick black smoke, was reportedly contained through the joint efforts of the Mombasa County Government Fire Brigade and the Kenya Red Cross.

• One individual was injured and taken to Nairobi Women’s Hospital in Mombasa.
• The incident occurred at a building adjacent to Quckmart Bandari.
• Unconfirmed reports suggest the fire may have been a case of arson stemming from a civil dispute.