The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) confirmed a significant wildfire at Lake Nakuru National Park was successfully contained after images of the blaze circulated on social media. The fire, which occurred on the night of Friday, February 6, 2026, raged close to residential areas but was prevented from causing more extensive damage.

• The fire at Lake Nakuru National Park was contained by KWS teams working through the night.
• Images showed flames spreading across hills and open land, with smoke visible near urban areas.
• The incident follows another bushfire at Mount Longonot National Park three weeks prior, which was mistakenly reported as a volcanic eruption.
• KWS did not disclose the cause or extent of the Lake Nakuru National Park fire, nor any animal casualties.