- A source revealed to TUKO.co.ke that the building fire that affected 50 households, caused the death of six people including four children
- Nairobi City County Fire Department, RCATs, Community Disaster Response Teams, and local residents brought the fire under control
- He said the fire is believed to be caused by an electrical fault in one of the residences
Nairobi – A huge fire engulfed Kitui village in Majengo, Kamukunji constituency, on Tuesday, November 19, killing six people and displacing dozens of others.
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The fire that broke out around 4.45 on Tuesday, November 19, affected about 50 households.
A source on condition of anonymity revealed to TUKO.co.ke that 16 people sustained injuries, including one with a suspected fracture below the knee, who was evacuated by the Nairobi City County (NCC) ambulance.
The remaining injured were treated at the scene by Red Cross Rescue Teams (RCATs). For luck Unfortunately, the dead included four children and two adults.
“Sixteen people suffered minor injuries and were treated by the RCAT team on the ground. One casualty with a suspected fracture below the knee has been removed by an NCC ambulance. The scene has been cleared. One more person has been found, bringing the total number of fatalities to six: four children and two adults,” he said.
What is the source of fire Buildings?
According to the local operator, the fire is suspected to be caused by an electrical fault in one of the residences.
Footage shared online showed shocked residents trying to put out the fire. With the help of the NCC Fire Department, RCATs, and Community Disaster Response Teams (CBDRTs), the fire was finally contained.
Authorities and rescue teams remain on site, working to find any missing people and support affected families.
At the same time, the police have also started an investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire.
The Kenya Red Cross confirmed its commitment to help the affected community at this difficult time.
KAA confirms fire accident at JKIA
Other News, a fire broke out in Level 1 of the JKIA parking garage on Tuesday, November 19, involving a car, the National Airports Authority (KAA) has confirmed.
The fire was quickly extinguished, and normal airport operations resumed without disruption.
KAA assured passengers and users of their safety and explained that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident.
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