Mechanics count losses as fire razes garage along Ole Dume Road
Several vehicles were destroyed after a fire broke out at a garage along Ole Dume Road in Kilimani, Nairobi, on Monday night. The fire, which was reported through a distress call, took more than four hours to contain, with firefighters facing a difficult task due to the presence of petrol and other flammable materials at […] The post Mechanics count losses as fire razes garage along Ole Dume Road…
A devastating garage fire along Ole Dume Road in Kilimani, Nairobi, left several vehicles in ashes on Monday night. Emergency services were alerted via a distress call, and it took over four hours to bring the blaze under control. The intense fire was fueled by the presence of petrol and other flammable materials within the garage premises.
The Nairobi County Disaster Management Centre was on the scene, coordinating with disaster management officers, local mechanics, and residents to manage the emergency. The garage, which employs over 200 mechanics, suffered extensive damage, leaving many counting losses. The total monetary value of the ruined vehicles remains unknown. Authorities are currently investigating the origin of the fire.
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