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The Ngara Gas Explosion Incident

Ngara an estate close to Nairobi’s Central Business District was engulfed in a fire after a gas leak accident on 1st September 2024. The residents and business premises lost property worth millions. The onlookers lamented that the response by the county fire department was slow and ineffective in stopping the fire. The affected families are now trying to rebuild their lives as the investigations into the incident continue.

Jimmy Kitiro September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

The Ngara Gas Explosion Incident

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A man surveys the wreckage of his home after a gas cylinder explosion, a stark reminder of the devastation caused by the accident.

⁠Twisted iron sheets lie scattered throughout the ruins of what was once a bustling residential and commercial area in Ngara, Nairobi.

The blackened remains of a bedroom door offer a silent, sorrowful narrative of loss.

The burnt remnants of items scattered across this corridor paint a haunting picture of a hasty flight from danger.

These vehicles were completely destroyed in the blaze that forced the owner to choose between material wealth and the lives of his loved ones.

The charred remains of a once-vibrant tire store, now a haunting reminder of the recent fire explosion that razed down scores of buildings.

Twisted metal and blackened surfaces of these tools bear witness to the devastating power of the flames.

⁠Shoes lie scattered as the owners made a quick escape and a life left them behind amidst the chaos of the fire.

An official records the weight of destruction and assesses the scene in the aftermath of the fire in Ngara, Nairobi.

Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja surveys the devastation caused by the gas explosion and pledges support to the affected residents.

⁠A gas cylinder, split in two by the force of the explosion, lies amidst the charred remains of the inferno.

This is what remains of a once-thriving mini gas shop tell a tale of destruction in the neighborhood.

An urgent message from the property owners is prominently displayed at the scene of the fire accident.

A mechanic, searching through the ashes of his burnt-down spares shop, as he tries to salvage what he can.