Businesses Destroyed After Fire Breaks Out at Market Near Nairobi
The latest incident has triggered fresh concerns over rising cases of mysterious fire incidents within business premises in Nairobi and other parts of the country...
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A massive fire erupted at the Makongeni market in Thika, Kiambu County, on Friday night, destroying numerous businesses and property of unknown value. This incident follows another significant fire on Thursday, January 22, along Jogoo Road near Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD).
- The Makongeni market fire began around 8pm and quickly spread through the congested area.
- Firefighters arrived later, after a substantial portion of property was destroyed, though Kenya Power swiftly disconnected electricity.
- No injuries or fatalities were reported in the Makongeni market fire, and authorities are investigating with preliminary suspicions pointing to an electrical fault.
- The Jogoo Road fire also destroyed several roadside shops and was contained by Nairobi County disaster management department firefighters.
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