A huge fire broke out at a furniture shop in Gwa Kairo, Ruiru, sending massive flames and thick black smoke into the sky and causing panic among traders and residents in the area.
Videos circulating online show the structure completely engulfed in flames, with smoke billowing high above the buildings while onlookers gather nearby trying to understand what was happening.
Furniture shops are particularly vulnerable during fires due to the large amounts of wood, foam, and flammable materials stored inside, which can cause flames to spread rapidly once a fire starts.
Witnesses at the scene said the fire appeared to intensify quickly, with the blaze consuming a significant part of the structure before emergency responders could fully contain it.
Residents and business owners nearby rushed to salvage goods and move property away from the fire, fearing the flames could spread to adjacent businesses within the busy commercial area.
At the time of reporting, the cause of the fire had not yet been confirmed, and it remains unclear whether there were any injuries.
Incidents like this continue to raise concerns about fire safety measures in densely packed trading centers, where shops are often built close together and fires can escalate within minutes.
Authorities are expected to investigate the incident to determine what triggered the blaze and the extent of the damage caused.
For many small business owners, such fires can mean devastating financial losses, wiping out years of investment within a matter of hours.
As more details emerge, residents of Gwa Kairo are hoping the situation is brought under control quickly to prevent further destruction.
