Fire Erupts in Kibra, Nairobi County

Michael Owino 8 hours ago

A fire outbreak has been reported in the Kianda area of Kibra, Nairobi County.

The Kenya Red Cross confirmed the incident, and rescue teams are on the scene working to control and extinguish the blaze.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation and ensure the safety of residents in the affected area.

“Fire outbreak has been reported at Kianda area in Kibra, Nairobi County. Rescue teams are at the scene, and efforts to extinguish the fire are underway,” Kenya Red Cross said.

Fire Breaks Out in Kibra

The cause of the blaze is yet to be established. Residents are making efforts to contain the fire as emergency response teams are being alerted. The extent of the damage and whether there are any casualties remain unclear.

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The fire incident in Kibra comes days after a massive blaze broke out in Donholm Estate, Nairobi, on Friday, February 6, 2026, following multiple gas cylinder explosions.

The incident occurred in New Donholm, Embakasi East, behind a TotalEnergies petrol station and opposite Triple K, near a chicken outlet commonly known as Kwa Doc. Witnesses reported hearing several loud explosions as gas cylinders detonated one after another.

Donholm Fire

Huge flames and thick smoke were visible across large parts of the city, raising fears of further explosions.

Preliminary reports indicated that the fire originated from a gas cylinder shop, although the exact cause of the outbreak has not yet been established. The incident shattered windows and destroyed nearby vehicles.

Residents blamed poor safety measures and the improper handling of gas cylinders for the blaze.

Eslswhere, a massive blaze engulfed the Golden Africa Kenya Limited factory in Lukenya, along the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway, on the night of Monday, February 2, 2026. The facility, which produces edible oils and soaps, suffered significant damage before being brought under control by a coordinated multi-agency response.

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Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti confirmed that the Machakos County Emergency and Disaster Operations Centre coordinated the response, with support from the Nairobi City County Fire Brigade, G4S, and the National Youth Service (NYS).

The blaze was classified as an oil-based fire, making it more difficult to contain than a conventional structural fire.

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