One person was injured after a fire erupted at a building in Bandari, Mombasa County, on Sunday, January 11.
The Kenya Red Cross confirmed that the blaze broke out at a building near Quickmart Bandari on Sunday afternoon.
Images and videos circulating online showed thick black smoke rising from the top floor, suggesting the fire may have started in one room before spreading to adjacent areas.
One Injured as Fire Razes Down Property of Unknown Value in Mombasa. Photo: Courtesy.
A multi-agency rescue team, including officers from the Kenya Red Cross and the Mombasa County Government Fire Brigade, was deployed to the scene to contain the fire and assist those affected.
The Kenya Red Cross noted that the injured person was rushed to Nairobi Women’s Hospital in Mombasa for treatment.
The organisation confirmed that the fire, which broke out at a building near Quickmart Bandari, was brought under control through the joint efforts of the Mombasa County Fire Brigade, the Kenya Red Cross, and other emergency responders.
Initial assessments showed that two rooms were completely destroyed, while other parts of the building suffered partial damage.
Preliminary information indicates the victim was a woman who sustained injuries at her residence.
There are also unverified reports suggesting the fire may have been caused by arson linked to a civil dispute.
By Sunday afternoon, most of the flames had been contained, though the incident left significant damage whose value is yet to be established.
