Some residents of Tassia Estate in Embakasi East, Nairobi are counting losses after fire razed down several houses destroying property worth millions last night.
The incident occurred near Tassia SDA church forcing many residents to spend the night in the cold.
According to reports, the fire left at least six people, including a child, with injuries after they were saved after being trapped inside the buildings that caught fire.
Fire breaks out in Embakasi Estate and destroys property worth millions. Photo: Courtesy.
Following the incident, the victims were rushed to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Nairobi.
Firefighters from the County Government of Nairobi and with the help of the residents were able to contain the fire.
However, residents complained that the emergency responders took too long to arrive to help contain the situation.
Taking to the social media, Embakasi Member of Parliament Babu Owino confirmed the incident and urged prayers for the victims.
”Pray for us as fire is currently razing down houses at Tassia, Embakasi East. Property worth millions was destroyed, and children, men, and women were left homeless, and forced to spend the night in the cold. What a sad night in Embakasi East,” Babu stated.
In 2023, another incident occurred in the same area and left more than 200 people homeless.
The incident was suspected to be caused by a gas cylinder that exploded from one of the houses.
