Several people have been confirmed dead after fire raged the popula Toi market in Nairobi in the wee hours of Saturday morning.
According to reports, a total of four people have been confirmed dead in the huge fire. Reports also confirm that the fire incident started at approximately 4 AM on Saturday morning.
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The fire that has now left traders counting huge losses after the destruction of property in the famous Kibera market. The cause of the huge fire is yet to be established as investigations continue.
However, it’s not yet clear how the four victims found themselves in the huge morning inferno, but reports indicate that they had gone to rescue their properties and belongings from the fire.
In the process of trying to rescue, the huge fire that was spreading fast engulfed them leading to their unfortunate deaths. They are said to have been burnt beyond recognition.
Confirming the incident, area chief Nehemiah Amwocha said that the fire is suspected to have emanated from one of the kiosks before spreading fast to other structures.
The four were taken to City Mortuary as investigations into the now frequent fire tragedies in Nairobi markets including Gikomba market start to look suspicious due to their frequent happenings.
Locals and traders in the populous market are currently combing the debris and rubble in their effort to salvage the properties that remained after the fire. More details will be reported in due course.