A gas station explosion occurred early on September 1, 2024, along Desai Road in Ngara, Nairobi.
The incident reportedly began when a faulty gas cylinder at a nearby hotel caught fire, sparking a massive blaze that quickly spread to adjacent businesses.
These included shops storing gas cylinders, leading to multiple explosions that caused significant destruction.
The fire, which engulfed several structures, including shops and residential houses, was powerful enough to destroy vehicles in a nearby garage, leaving many traders and residents devastated as they lost their properties within minutes.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported, although the explosions and resulting fire caused widespread panic in the area.
The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, with some reports suggesting that it may have been triggered by a transformer malfunction or activities in nearby garages or food kiosks.
The incident has drawn comparisons to a similar tragedy in Embakasi earlier this year, highlighting ongoing concerns about the safety of gas stations located near residential and business areas in Nairobi.
Efforts by firefighters to contain the blaze were ultimately successful, but the damage left behind has been considerable, with many in the affected community facing the difficult task of rebuilding their lives and businesses.
