Dawn Fire Destroys Kiosks, Property Worth Millions in Marurui

A photo showing resident trying to control the fire flame using water . Photo/ Courtesy

A fire broke out in Marurui, Kiambu County, overnight, destroying kiosks and other property as residents and business owners struggled to contain the blaze.

Videos seen by Hivileo show flames engulfing parts of the area, with business owners making desperate attempts to put out the fire as it rapidly spread.

The fire quickly overwhelmed their efforts, making it difficult for them to contain the blaze.

Authorities have yet to establish the value of the property destroyed, although reports from the scene indicate that traders may have lost property worth millions of shillings.

Fire Destroys Property in Marurui

Residents claimed the county fire brigade had not arrived at the scene despite being located less than 10 kilometres away, as the fire continued to spread.

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As a result, the alleged delay reportedly left business owners and residents attempting to contain the blaze using available means, including buckets of water, as flames continued to consume property.

The incident has raised concerns among residents over the preparedness and response time of emergency services in the area, particularly during fires that can spread rapidly through businesses and kiosks.

Meanwhile, the cause of the fire had not been officially established by the time of publication.

Mogotio Fire Raises Fresh Concerns Over Emergency Response in Baringo

The Marurui fire comes a week after a similar incident was reported in Mogotio town, Baringo County, where several businesses were destroyed by a fire that broke out on Saturday night.

The Mogotio blaze started at around 11 pm on August 15, leaving traders counting significant losses after the fire razed their business premises.

Footage showed a massive fire consuming the businesses, while thick smoke billowed into the night as onlookers watched from a distance.

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According to witnesses, firefighters and emergency responders arrived at the scene late, by which time significant damage had already been caused.

The incident renewed calls for the Baringo County Government to strengthen firefighting and emergency response services in Mogotio.

Mogotio Member of Parliament Reuben Kiborek also questioned why the growing municipality does not have a dedicated firefighting vehicle to respond to emergencies and help protect lives and property.

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