Several people are feared dead after a massive fire broke out at a company in Embakasi, Nairobi on Thursday, February 1 night.
A few minutes to midnight, multiple explosions followed by the huge fire that sent smokes in the sky sent Embakasi residents into panic.
Confirming the incident, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura says the fire broke out at Kentainers Company ltd near Kabansora in Embakasi.
Preliminary investigations have revealed that the company was refilling gas cylinders when the fire started, with several people injured and rushed to hospital.
“The building hosting the company is badly damaged. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Members of the public are advised to avoid the area as rescue operations are underway including fire engines being deployed to the area,” Mwaura said.
Two hours later after the devastating fire, the Nairobi County fire emergency services were yet to arrive at the scene.
At the time of going to press, fire fighters were still battling with the fire.
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