Residents of Jua Kali Green Corner in Embakasi, Nairobi County, are counting losses after a midnight fire razed down 24 homes.
According to a report filed by the Kenya Rèď Cróss on Saturday, September 14, 2024, the fire broke out at around 1 am in the area before spreading out.
However, Rèď Cróss and the Nairobi City County Fire Brigade responded on time and managed to put out the fire.
Following the incident, no casualties were recorded, but 24 homes were reduced to ashes in the inferno.
“Unfortunately, 24 homes were destroyed,” it added.
Earlier, Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino had raised an alarm over the fire incident, asking the county to act swiftly to prevent losses.
“Fire incident at Juakali Embakasi East. Sadness in Embakasi. Nairobi County Fire Brigade should move with speed and put out the fire,” Babu Owino stated.
Over 60 individuals were injured following the incident, and others succumbed to burn injuries.
Following the incident, President William Ruto ordered immediate investigations, which led to several arrests and the closure of the facility.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja also placed an embargo on gas plant operations within residential areas.
“I have told sub-county administrators in all of Nairobi County that if there are i*****l activities going on in your area that have not been reported, you shall answer as well,” Sakaja announced.
The city governor also vowed that the owner of the gas plant that caused the Embakasi incident would be charged in accordance with the law.
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