Oil Factory Along Mombasa Road Razed by Massive Fire

The fire had to be contained through a multi-agency collaboration between three bodies across Nairobi and Machakos...

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A massive fire erupted at Golden Africa Ltd, an oil processing facility along Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, on the morning of Tuesday, February 3, causing millions in losses. The blaze, complicated by the highly flammable materials, required a joint response from multiple agencies.

The fire at Golden Africa Ltd was confirmed by Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti.
The response involved firefighters from Machakos County, Nairobi City County Fire Brigade, G4S security teams, and the National Youth Service.
The exact cause is under investigation, with preliminary reports suggesting combustible oils and industrial operations contributed to the rapid spread.

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